Forklift Operator II - 2nd Shift

Shaw Industries Group; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid vacation

Competitive weekly wages

Job summary

Shaw Industries is seeking a Forklift Operator II for the 2nd shift in Savannah, GA to build custom orders and move merchandise from trailers to storage and back for shipping.

Starting pay is $21.64 per hour, with opportunities to progress to $22.53 at 6 months and $24.07 at 1 year. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

Benefits begin after 30 days and include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, and competitive weekly wages.

Qualifications

• Must be able to sit or stand on lift truck for the entire shift.
• Must be able to mount/dismount lift truck multiple times per hour.
• Able to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to pull and transport materials as instructed.
• Move pallets to and from storage locations and trailers.
• Complete required paperwork for shipments and receiving.
• Wrap and band materials on pallets for shipment.
• Package miscellaneous items for shipment and repair damaged packages.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Team coordination

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.

$21.64 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


• 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.

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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.