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Forklift Operator – Sofidel Duncan, SC – 2x3x2 Schedule
Job Location:
Job Location:
Duncan, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
12 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
9 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Forklift Operator Sofidel Duncan SC 2x3x2 Schedule
Sofidel a global leader in tissue paper manufacturing is seeking a Forklift Operator. This role handles paper product and materials throughout the mill in a safe and timely manner with movement by forklift and clamp trucks. The Forklift Operator also works closely with the Distribution team and external transportation contacts to provide safe and efficient delivery to our customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Unload material and product from incoming vehicles and distribute to assigned locations
- Ensure inventory is accurately tracked and managed
- Assist with the unloading and working of broke rolls/bale trailers
- Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
- Regularly inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance
- Offload raw materials and deliver to converting lines
- Communicate with converting lines and warehouse
- Able to move and work efficiently in different areas of the Warehouse as needed
- Align with Warehouse leadership on issues and discrepancies
- Keep up with daily load production volume
- Hold self and others to high level of safety standards ensuring workplace safety policies are upheld and safety rules are followed (lockout/tagout procedures confined spaces appropriate PPE)
- Participate as needed in safety incidents and help investigate root cause
- Maintain a clean working environment by complying with procedures and housekeeping responsibilities including daily lift blowdowns
- Knowledge of trailer LOTO procedures (trailer stands glad hand locks)
- Safely empty trash hoppers in compactors
- Demonstrated knowledge of all waste hopper identification
- Properly store non-hazardous chemicals in warehouse and understand emergency procedures if needed
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required)
- Understand and comply with all manufacturing safety procedures including personal protective equipment (required)
- Able to work in a physically demanding environment including temperature extremes loud noise avoiding slipping tripping and falling hazards
- Physically capable of manual labor that includes bending walking sitting and climbing in and around machinery and equipment for entire 12-hour shift
- Able to lift up to 40 lbs frequently between 40 and 50 lbs occasionally over 50 lbs minimally.
- Work environment includes exposure to compressed air steam lubrication oil dust and hydraulic fluid.
- Able to work a 12-hour shift weekends and Holidays. Able to work overtime as needed.
Example of 2x3x2 Shift:
Crew A: 6am 6pm
Crew B: 6pm 6am - Crew C: 6am 6pm
- Crew D: 6pm 6am
You work every other weekend.
Why join Sofidel Tissue:
- Competitive hourly wages
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Career development within a growing global organization
- A values-driven culture focused on safety innovation and sustainability
