Maersk
Direct Workday career site

Forklift Operator

Pay
$19 – $22 per hour
Location
Ladson, SC · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Experience
1+ year
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Listed
13 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Forklift certification
  • Forklift operation
  • Pallet jack operation
  • RF scan gun experience
  • Ability to read and comprehend work instructions
  • Ability to lift 50+ lbs unassisted
  • English reading, writing, and speaking proficiency
  • High attention to detail

Also useful

  • Previous warehouse experience
  • Previous forklift certifications

Summary

Role focuses on movement of products throughout the warehouse using various types of Material Handling equipment. Role requires the skills and experience to operate/drive manual handling equipment in accordance with local legislation. These roles will mostly require an externally accredited qualification/licence.

Typical titles include Forklift operator, Equipment Operator, MHE Operator

Responsibilities

  • Utilizing manifest to pull route, stage freight, and assist Drivers to load and unload trucks
  • Material handling may include one or more of the following: picking, packing, scanning, kitting (as applicable), counting products and other like duties
  • Must ensure timeliness, packaging, and systems work is completed accurately
  • Identifying and annotating overages, shortages, and damages (OS&D)
  • Safely operate warehouse equipment, such as forklift, pallet jacks, etc.
  • Read and follow detailed and defined instructions in a fast-paced environment
  • Ensure safe and secure work environment including all TSA and OSHA guidelines
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Must be Forklift Certified
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Previous warehouse experience preferred - 1 year experience
  • Must be able to use forklifts, pallet jacks and banding/shrink wrap material
  • Experience using a RF scan gun required

Previous forklift certifications preferred

  • Must be able to work overtime as needed, occasional weekends
  • Must be able to read and comprehend work instructions well

Must have the ability to work well with others

  • High attention to detail required
  • Must have the ability to work well with others with little supervision
  • Must be able to lift 50+lbs. unassisted
  • Must be able to speak, read, and write in English

Physical Requirements

  • This position requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
  • Position requires employees to frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands, reach, bend and lift objects above their head.
  • Employees must be able to regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds unassisted and use pallet jacks and forklifts.

Company Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k + Company Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Flexible Work Schedules (when possible)

And more!

Pay Range

$19.00 - $21.50 per hour

*The above stated pay range is the anticipated starting salary range for the position. The Company may adjust this range in light of prevailing market conditions and other factors such as location. The Company will work directly with the selected candidate(s) on the final starting salary in accordance with all applicable laws.

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About Us

As a company, we promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and value the trust it allows us to build with customers and employees alike. Our focus on our people is what sets us apart and keeps our customers coming back to work with us!

If you are seeking to be a part of a family, this is the place for you!

Maersk Warehousing and Distribution USA LLC handles end-to-end warehousing and distribution logistics needs utilizing our strategic network of storage facilities. Our facilities are capable of receiving, storing, processing and dispatching cargo, so we can build flexibility and resilience into the supply chain process.

Our integrated solutions allow us to be prepared for supply chain risks, so we can plan distribution to better achieve lead time and goals despite unexpected conditions. Our extensive experience, connections, and deep expertise across different sectors, industries, and transportation modes, means we can be counted on for process excellence that will save time and money.

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  • Shift: 1st Shift
  • Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Monday-Friday
Read the original posting

From Maersk's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 27, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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What is the salary for the Forklift Operator role at Maersk?

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