Material Handler

Overview

I.K. Hofmann USA is hiring Logistics Associates in the Greer, SC area to work at the BMW plant located in Spartanburg. The role involves operating a variety of industrial vehicles and supporting the logistics system that moves parts and pallets within the BMW production facility.

• Starting Pay of $23.58 per hour for day shift and $24.83 per hour for night shift
• Medical with a portion paid by I.K. Hofmann USA
• Dental, Vision, Life, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401k with a match after 1 year of service
• 80 hours of Paid Time Off per 2000 hours worked
• Up to 13 Paid Holidays
• Pay increase after 1 and 2 years of service
• Employee Discount Program
• Referral Program offering $50 to both the referrer and the new hire after 80 hours of work

• Day Shift hours start between 6:45 am‑7:00 am and end between 5:25 pm‑5:40 pm
• Night Shift hours start between 7:15 pm‑7:30 pm and end between 5:55 am‑6:10 am
• Shift schedule depends on location
• During training you work 5 shifts that are 8 hours a day for 1–2 weeks
• Once training is complete you work 4 shifts that are 10 hours a day each week

• Operate small industrial vehicles including stand‑up forklift, sit‑down forklift, very narrow aisle (VNA) forklift, cherry picker, tugger, reach truck, small box truck, or pallet jack as needed
• Assist in the management and distribution of goods within BMW’s logistics system
• Move and transport parts and pallets from incoming trucks and stack them in assigned locations, including racks up to 30 ft. high
• Use a cherry picker forklift or reach truck to move and transport large items on warehouse shelves
• Responsible for scanning, picking, sequencing, inspecting, transporting and moving parts within the plant to ensure the production line has the correct parts in a timely manner
• Perform general warehouse duties as necessary

• Work in a fast‑paced environment and demonstrate problem‑solving and multitasking skills
• Maintain a stationary position during a shift
• Position self between upright and low stances as required
• Reach overhead as necessary to perform job functions
• Operate machinery to perform job functions while maintaining safety
• Move and transport up to 50 lbs unassisted

• 6+ months forklift experience
• Experience using RFID inventory scanners
• Stockroom, warehouse, shipping and receiving, or inventory experience is a plus
• Experience using SAP is a plus
• High school diploma or GED

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and celebrate employees’ differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Employees must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.