Forklift Operator II - 2nd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k)

Paid vacation

Comparable weekly wages

Job summary

Shaw Industries in Savannah, GA is seeking a Forklift Operator II for the 2nd shift. The role starts at $21.64 per hour with potential progression to $22.53 after 6 months and $24.07 after 1 year. Work is Monday–Friday, 3:00 pm–11:00 pm, with consistent year-round shifts.

Primary duties include pulling and transporting materials with a lift truck, completing required paperwork, and preparing shipments. Benefits include medical/dental after 30 days, 401(k), paid vacation, and competitive weekly

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Pallet transport

Job description

Position Overview

To build custom orders to fulfil order requests. Position is also responsible for the transport of merchandise from trailers to storage locations and from storage areas to trailers for shipping.

Job Title

Forklift Operator II - 2nd Shift

Position works out of Savannah, GA.

$21.64 Per Hour Starting pay.

Forklift associates have the opportunity to progress at 6 months to $22.53/hr. and $24.07 at 1 year.

Monday – Friday 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm.

Consistent year around work

Professionally maintained, reliable, and safe equipment

Vision Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits (after 30 days of employment)
• 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.

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Work Shift

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

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