Material Handling & Equipment Operator in Spartanburg, South Carolina at Velociti Services Co

Material Handling & Equipment Operator

US-SC-Spartanburg

Job ID: 2026-2989
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 3
Category: Janitorial
Spartanburg, SC 29301

Overview

Shift Schedule & Pay Rates

• Day Shift (AM): 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM — $26.00/hour (1 Position)
• Night Shift (PM): 5:00 PM – 4:00 AM — $27.00/hour (2 Positions)

Position Summary

Velociti Services is seeking reliable and safety-focused Material Handling & Equipment Operators to support warehouse and distribution center operations in Spartanburg, SC. This role is responsible for operating industrial equipment, supporting battery change operations, and handling material movement including bale removal and loading operations.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate a multishifter in accordance with site requirements
• Perform battery change operations and support battery handling and maintenance
• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently within the facility
• Remove bales from balers and load them into trucks for outbound shipment
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety issues
• Follow all OSHA and site-specific safety standards
• Maintain clean and organized work areas
• Complete required logs and documentation accurately
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members regarding operations and safety
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior forklift experience in warehouse, distribution, or industrial settings
• Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment
• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials up to 50 lbs.
• Strong attention to safety and detail
• Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen

Certifications

• OSHA certification required or must be obtained upon hire
• PIT Certification required or must be obtained upon hire

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking for extended periods
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and lifting
• Ability to work in warehouse conditions with varying temperatures and noise levels
• Ability to perform physically demanding material handling tasks

Work Environment

This position operates in an active distribution center environment with powered industrial equipment, forklifts, and ongoing material movement. Strict adherence to safety protocols is required at all times.

Benefits:
Velociti Services offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our team members:
Company-Provided Benefits (Full-Time, 30+ Hours per Week)

• Basic Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Short-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Benefits:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Additional Life and AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance

Retirement:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan available for all team members

Velociti provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/protected veterans