Forklift Operator II - 2nd Shift

Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits (after 30 

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid vacation

Comparable weekly wages

Job summary

Shaw Industries Group, based in Savannah, GA, is seeking a Forklift Operator II for the 2nd shift. The role involves moving material from trailers to storage and to trailers for shipping, on an 8-hour PM shift with consistent year-round work.

Starting pay is $21.64 per hour, with progression to $22.53 at six months and $24.07 at one year. Benefits include medical and dental coverage after 30 days, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, and competitive weekly wages.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift to move pallets.
• Ability to complete paperwork and keep accurate records.
• Willingness to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Receiving a pull task with information on the material to be moved and retrieving it with a lift truck.
• Transporting a pallet by forklift to and from locations.
• Completing required paperwork.
• Wrapping and banding hard surface materials on pallets.
• Preparing and packaging items for shipment.
• Taping and repairing damaged packages.
• Raising and lowering the dock plate.
• Using orange cone system for full or empty trailers.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Job description

Job Title: Forklift Operator II – 2nd Shift Position

Overview: To build custom orders to fulfill order requests. Position is also responsible for the transport of merchandise from trailers to storage locations and from storage areas to trailers for shipping. Position works out of Savannah, GA.$21.64PerHourStarting pay. Forklift associates have the opportunity to progress at 6 months to$22.53/hr.and$24.07at 1 year. Monday–Friday3:00pm-11:00pmConsistent year around work. Professionally maintained, reliable, and safe equipment.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits (after 30 days of employment)
• Vision benefits
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Comparable weekly wages

Essential Functions

• Receiving a pull task with information on the hard surface material to be pulled and retrieving the correct material with a lift truck.
• Transporting a pallet by forklift to and from location.
• Complete paperwork as required.
• Wrap and band hard surface materials prepared on pallets.
• Prepare and package miscellaneous items in boxes for shipment.
• Tape and repair any damaged packages.
• Raise/Lower dock plate
• Use orange cone system for full or empty trailers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit or stand on lift truck for the entire shift.
• Must be able to mount/dismount lift truck on an average 15 times per hour while using three points of contact.
• Must be able to work in a warehouse environment which may be quite warm or cool.

Work Shift

8 hour non-rotating shift. Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Company Overview

A history of success, a future of possibility. Founded in 1967, Shaw Industries' leadership has been built on a history of success. Over time, our products have expanded, the customers we serve have been broadened, and the technology we use has advanced, but our vision to create a better future remains the same. Exceeding our customers' expectations for quality, service and performance is at the heart of our business.

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