Location: Charlotte, NC
Category: Warehouse / Light Industrial
Employment Type: Contract to Perm
Date Added: 12/22/2025
Job Title: Forklift Operator 1st Shift
Location: Charlotte, NC 28273
Pay: $18-$20, DOE
Schedule: 1st Shift
Job Description
We are searching for Forklift Operators who have 3-5 years of experience working in shipping and receiving and 3+ years of forklift experience. In this position, you will perform an array of functions that may include receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing and retrieving stock in outdoor pipe yard.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Charlotte, NC 28273
Pay: $18-$20, DOE
Schedule: 1st Shift
Job Description
We are searching for Forklift Operators who have 3-5 years of experience working in shipping and receiving and 3+ years of forklift experience. In this position, you will perform an array of functions that may include receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing and retrieving stock in outdoor pipe yard.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist shipping and receiving unloading trucks and checking in merchandise
- Sort and place material or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to organizational standards
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat; sweep, dust and mop. Organize warehouse and always work area for orderliness
- Always wear the proper safety equipment
- Any other duties as requested by respective supervisor and/or manager
Key Requirements
- 3 – 5 years of warehouse related experience in shipping and receiving
- 3+ years of forklift experience
- Forklift Certification required
- Experience handling pipe (both carbon and stainless steel) a plus
- Excellent work ethic: ability to work self-directed and as a flexible team player
- Ensure all safety rules are strictly observed
- A minimum of 40 hours per week
Physical Requirements
- Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
- Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50 lbs. Occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs. (with the proper lifting equipment)
- Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance
- Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.
About NCW
At NCW, we do our best to provide the brightest talent to the best companies across the country. Founded in 2000 our company’s purpose was to redefine the way people think about contract staffing. People come first in our business. Our services are refined with in-depth expertise in our industry verticals, construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering. We care about finding solutions that benefit everyone involved: our clients, our candidates, and our workforce.
NCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion are important components of our culture and hiring practices. NCW is an employer and business partner dedicated to elevating the quality of life of our employees, clients, and communities.
At NCW, we do our best to provide the brightest talent to the best companies across the country. Founded in 2000 our company’s purpose was to redefine the way people think about contract staffing. People come first in our business. Our services are refined with in-depth expertise in our industry verticals, construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering. We care about finding solutions that benefit everyone involved: our clients, our candidates, and our workforce.
NCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion are important components of our culture and hiring practices. NCW is an employer and business partner dedicated to elevating the quality of life of our employees, clients, and communities.
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