forklift operator.

This is a heavy industrial, highly physical, and non-climate-controlled environment. You will be working in the elements, around high heat (kilns), and doing demanding manual labor. If you are someone who thrives in a gritty environment, works hard without needing someone to watch over your shoulder, and wants a massive weekly paycheck from heavy overtime, read on.

Why You will Love Working Here:

High Earning Potential: $18.00/hour base wage with 10 to 20 hours of time-and-a-half overtime weekly.

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage, plus low-cost gym memberships.

Financial Security: 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.

Work-Life Balance: Paid vacation and paid holidays.

Personal Support: Mental health resources via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Location: Columbia, SC

What You will Do (Responsibilities):
Production Support: Meet daily plant production targets through highly physical labor and efficient workflows.

Material Preparation: Safely cut and prepare steel cages for concrete molds using standard hand and power tools.

Finishing & Patching: Perform precision hand-patching on cured concrete products to ensure they meet structural and cosmetic standards.

Kiln Area Quality Control: Work directly in the hot kiln area to monitor curing conditions and inspect concrete infrastructure for top-tier quality control.

Forklift Operation: Safely transport raw materials, molds, and finished concrete products across the yard and facility using a forklift-especially heavy-duty models like Taylor. Precision Load Handling (moving large/heavy finished product).

Dynamic Task Rotation: Smoothly transition to different tasks, stations, or duties throughout the day as production needs change?no attitude, just teamwork.

Please note: This specific role focuses on hand tools, material handling, quality inspection, and forklift driving.

Working hours: 5:00 AM - 5:00 PM


What We are Looking For (Qualifications):
Professional Maturity: We require a high level of professional maturity, a strong work ethic, and a personal drive to succeed, learn the business, and grow into advancement opportunities.

Excellent Attendance: Reliability is critical. We operate on tight production schedules, and we need team members who show up on time, every single day, ready to work.

Heavy Physical Stamina: Ability to handle demanding physical labor, lift up to 50 pounds frequently, stand and walk for long periods on concrete floors, and work comfortably in a non-climate-controlled plant (subject to outdoor weather and hot kiln environments).

Self-Directed & Flexible: Able to work independently without constant supervision, yet fully team-oriented. Must be 100% willing to pivot to different tasks or roles at any time when directed by management.

Safety-First Mindset: A strict commitment to workplace safety protocols, proper tool handling, and the consistent use of required protective gear (PPE). Safety is paramount.

Schedule Flexibility: Ability to work 50-60 hours per week with an early morning start time of 5:00 AM.

Skillset: Experience operating a forklift safely, alongside comfort using industrial hand/power tools.

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).