Industrial Truck Operator Jobs in South Carolina
Industrial Truck Operator jobs in South Carolina are open across Greenville, Trenton, and Columbia and other South Carolina metros, with employers like Fluor, GE Vernova, and LANXESS hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Industrial Market Sector Lead
- (193878)
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe industry drives progress. As part of our Industrial sector, you’ll help shape efficient, advanced infrastructure and environmental stewardship. We partner with clients across industries to responsibly optimize processes, modernize facilities and solve complex challenges. Our work spans the full project life cycle, from up-front evaluation and planning studies through design and into construction monitoring and operations. You can help clients push boundaries and meet evolving industrial demands while supporting resilient infrastructure and responsible growth. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to engineer smarter solutions, drive industrial innovation and make a lasting impact.
HDR is looking for an Industrial Market Sector Leader to provide oversight and direction for the growth of HDR's Industrial program in South Carolina. Our Industrial program in South Carolina is focused on oil, gas, chemicals, and advanced manufacturing, with the potential to grow in mining, aggregates, and agribusiness. HDR has established offices in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Fort Mill, well positioned to support our state's growing industries.
The primary duties of the Industrial Market Sector Lead include leadership and responsibility for program growth with an emphasis on client development, market diversification, recruiting and developing talent to support project needs. This position will work closely with local, regional, and national leaders to influence the general direction of the Industrial program to ensure that the operations and growth expectations are met. The ideal candidate would bring technical expertise in oil, gas, and chemicals or advanced manufacturing, with a seller/doer mindset to grow the other practices.
Specific duties include:
- Being responsible for growing, monitoring, and participating in the execution of HDR's portfolio of Industrial services in South Carolina. Partnering with local and regional business development leaders to position ahead of market trends and implement strategies to diversify work and grow client relationships.
- Identifying and pursuing opportunities to deliver a variety of services including but not limited to design, consulting, advisory services, owners engineering, asset management, due diligence, and planning. Clients may include gas utilities, developers, mining and aggregates companies, and private industries.
- Identifying and establishing effective external teaming relationships to support program growth. This includes developing relationships with industry counterparts and representing HDR in industry associations and as a role model in business and community organizations.
- Providing leadership and project management to ensure projects have appropriate staff and that work is executed in a quality manner. Perform client management, project management and/or technical support activities. Serve as a Principal-in-Charge or Project Manager.
- Coordinating closely with the South Carolina Business Group Manager, Industrial Market Leaders, and Industrial Business Development Leaders to align resources and technical expertise with workload and marketing efforts to deliver for the clients.
- Driving client growth, locally and regionally, including recruiting and hiring staff to support and implement business development and marketing plans.
- Coordinating with local operations, section managers, and business group leadership to support work sharing efforts.
- Leading and motivating the staff to meet growth goals.
Preferred Qualifications
- PE License, or industry equivalent
- PMP Certification
- Ability to travel for client and project meetings (up to 25%), meeting with staff in South Carolina offices, and regional meetings with key Industrial Market Sector leadership, local candidates are preferred
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field
- A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
- Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
- Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
- Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth
- Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector
- Ability to work cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers
- Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location:
United States-South Carolina-Charleston
Other Locations:
United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-South Carolina-Fort Mill
Industry:
Industrial
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Industrial Services
Job Posting:
Jun 19, 2026
Industrial Market Sector Lead
- (193878)
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe industry drives progress. As part of our Industrial sector, you’ll help shape efficient, advanced infrastructure and environmental stewardship. We partner with clients across industries to responsibly optimize processes, modernize facilities and solve complex challenges. Our work spans the full project life cycle, from up-front evaluation and planning studies through design and into construction monitoring and operations. You can help clients push boundaries and meet evolving industrial demands while supporting resilient infrastructure and responsible growth. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to engineer smarter solutions, drive industrial innovation and make a lasting impact.
HDR is looking for an Industrial Market Sector Leader to provide oversight and direction for the growth of HDR's Industrial program in South Carolina. Our Industrial program in South Carolina is focused on oil, gas, chemicals, and advanced manufacturing, with the potential to grow in mining, aggregates, and agribusiness. HDR has established offices in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Fort Mill, well positioned to support our state's growing industries.
The primary duties of the Industrial Market Sector Lead include leadership and responsibility for program growth with an emphasis on client development, market diversification, recruiting and developing talent to support project needs. This position will work closely with local, regional, and national leaders to influence the general direction of the Industrial program to ensure that the operations and growth expectations are met. The ideal candidate would bring technical expertise in oil, gas, and chemicals or advanced manufacturing, with a seller/doer mindset to grow the other practices.
Specific duties include:
- Being responsible for growing, monitoring, and participating in the execution of HDR's portfolio of Industrial services in South Carolina. Partnering with local and regional business development leaders to position ahead of market trends and implement strategies to diversify work and grow client relationships.
- Identifying and pursuing opportunities to deliver a variety of services including but not limited to design, consulting, advisory services, owners engineering, asset management, due diligence, and planning. Clients may include gas utilities, developers, mining and aggregates companies, and private industries.
- Identifying and establishing effective external teaming relationships to support program growth. This includes developing relationships with industry counterparts and representing HDR in industry associations and as a role model in business and community organizations.
- Providing leadership and project management to ensure projects have appropriate staff and that work is executed in a quality manner. Perform client management, project management and/or technical support activities. Serve as a Principal-in-Charge or Project Manager.
- Coordinating closely with the South Carolina Business Group Manager, Industrial Market Leaders, and Industrial Business Development Leaders to align resources and technical expertise with workload and marketing efforts to deliver for the clients.
- Driving client growth, locally and regionally, including recruiting and hiring staff to support and implement business development and marketing plans.
- Coordinating with local operations, section managers, and business group leadership to support work sharing efforts.
- Leading and motivating the staff to meet growth goals.
Preferred Qualifications
- PE License, or industry equivalent
- PMP Certification
- Ability to travel for client and project meetings (up to 25%), meeting with staff in South Carolina offices, and regional meetings with key Industrial Market Sector leadership, local candidates are preferred
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in an engineering, planning or a related field
- A minimum of 10 years of industry experience
- Experienced in development and management of strategic marketing programs for planning and/or engineering services
- Experienced in development and management of a wide range of client relationships and specific program and/or project pursuits
- Experienced in overall staff development to include recruiting, career path and professional growth
- Experienced with industry associations and maintains a visible profile in the market sector
- Ability to work cooperatively with Regional Market Sector Directors, Market Sector Directors, Business Class Directors, Regional Business Group Directors, Area Business Group Managers, Area Marketing Managers and Area Managers
- Demonstrated commitment to HDR values. An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location:
United States-South Carolina-Charleston
Other Locations:
United States-South Carolina-Columbia, United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-South Carolina-Fort Mill
Industry:
Industrial
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
Business Class:
Industrial Services
Job Posting:
Jun 19, 2026
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Industrial Truck Operator Job Market in South Carolina
A snapshot from current South Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Fluor8
- GE Vernova8
- LANXESS6
- Ge Grid Solutions5
- Guardian Industries5
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing54
- Energy24
- Chemicals & Materials22
- Consulting & Professional Services15
- Automotive13
What South Carolina Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in industrial truck operator jobs across South Carolina.
- Valid forklift operator certification or OSHA-compliant safety training
- One or more years of experience operating powered industrial trucks
- Ability to lift and move heavy loads safely throughout a full shift
- Familiarity with warehouse management systems or inventory scanning equipment
- Clean safety record with no at-fault incidents in recent employment
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
Industrial Truck Operator Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How many industrial truck operator jobs are there in South Carolina?
There are 167+ industrial truck operator openings in South Carolina on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Greenville, Trenton, and Columbia. New positions post regularly as employers across South Carolina hire.
How much do industrial truck operators make in South Carolina?
Industrial truck operators in South Carolina earn a median of about $43,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $35,780 for the lowest 10% to over $56,980 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which South Carolina cities have the most industrial truck operator jobs?
Greenville, Trenton, and Columbia have the most industrial truck operator openings in South Carolina right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire industrial truck operators in South Carolina?
Employers hiring industrial truck operators in South Carolina include Fluor, GE Vernova, and LANXESS, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote industrial truck operator jobs in South Carolina?
Yes. About 7% of industrial truck operator openings tied to South Carolina are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in South Carolina metros.
How do I apply for industrial truck operator jobs in South Carolina?
You can apply to industrial truck operator jobs in South Carolina directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred South Carolina location, then apply to each one that fits.
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