Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Shaw Industries; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Forklift Operator in Denver, where you'll play a crucial role in efficiently handling materials and fulfilling custom orders. This position offers consistent year-round work and a supportive environment that values safety and reliability. With competitive weekly wages and comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage after just 30 days, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to build a long-term career. Enjoy a stable schedule from Monday to Friday, and be part of a team that prioritizes employee well-being and growth.

Benefits

Consistent year-round work

Professionally maintained equipment

Medical and dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and handling materials safely.
• Ability to complete paperwork accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Receive and retrieve materials using a forklift.
• Transport pallets to and from designated locations.
• Prepare and package items for shipment.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Material Handling

Safety Compliance

Job description

Job Title

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Position Overview

Find your future with Shaw Industries.

Shaw Industries is a Fortune 500 multinational flooring company employing over 20,000 associates across North America. Our employees often stay with us until retirement due to our competitive pay, benefits, and paid vacation.

Benefits and Perks

• Consistent year-round work
• Professionally maintained, reliable, and safe equipment
• Medical, dental benefits & HSA (after 30 days of employment)
• Vision benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick leave
• Competitive weekly wages

Position Overview

This role involves building custom orders to fulfill requests and transporting merchandise from trailers to storage locations and vice versa for shipping.

Essential Functions

• Receiving pick tasks and retrieving the correct materials using a forklift
• Transporting pallets by forklift to and from designated locations
• Completing required paperwork
• Wrapping and banding hard surface materials on pallets
• Preparing and packaging items for shipment
• Repairing damaged packages
• Raising and lowering dock plates
• Using the orange cone system for trailers
• Performing other duties as assigned by the manager

Work Location and Schedule

This position is based in Denver, CO, working Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. The hourly wage is $24.69.

Additional Information

Shift: 10-hour non-rotating shift, starting in the morning, observed calendar. Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer, supporting all protected groups, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.