Lift Truck Operator

Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; Ringgold (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is seeking Lift Truck Operators for 2nd shift (Mon–Fri, 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.) to move and transport products to and from inventory locations while maintaining product quality and preventing damage or safety hazards.

The role requires operating a lift truck, loading/unloading, and adhering to safety rules. Candidates should be able to work overtime and follow the attendance policy.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write numbers.
• Must communicate clearly with team and supervisors.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Must write legibly and perform simple math.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve product from inventory and transport to location as instructed by onboard computer or management.
• Place unwrapped product on wrapping station as needed.
• Raise or lower dock leveler as needed.
• Use orange cone system for full or empty trailers.
• Operate Lift Truck to transport palletized freight as needed.
• Change Lift Truck battery as needed.

Skills

Reading/writing numbers

Clear communication

General computer knowledge

Write legibly

Basic math

On-Board Computer usage

Tools

On-Board Computer

Job description

Job Title Lift Truck Operator

Shaw Industries is seeking Lift Truck Operators for 2nd shift (Monday–Friday, 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.) to safely move and transport products to and from inventory locations while maintaining product quality and preventing damage or safety hazards.

Position Objective

To move and transport products to and from inventory locations, while maintaining the quality of the product, without causing harm, danger, or damage.

Essential Functions

Considering job knowledge, job environment, effort, manipulative skill, judgment, safety knowledge and responsibility:

• To retrieve product from inventory bins and transport them to proper location as instructed by onboard computer or Management Personnel.
• Place unwrapped product on the wrapping station as needed.
• Raise or lower dock leveler as needed.
• Use orange cone system for full or empty trailers.
• Use Lift Truck to transport palletized freight as needed.
• Have the Lift Truck battery changed as needed.
• Must hand load trailers when requested by Management Personnel.
• Ensure proper product packaging is complete before placing in proper location.
• Must adhere to normal work schedule, starting and stopping times and company attendance/tardiness policy.
• Must be able to work necessary overtime.

Non-Essential Duties

Considering job knowledge, job environment, effort, manipulative skill, judgment, safety knowledge and responsibility:

• Assist in other jobs and duties as needed.
• Perform any duties you are OJT certified to do.
• Helping to keep the work area clean.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to sit on a Lift Truck for long periods of time.
• Must be able to mount/dismount lift truck 80 to 90 times per shift.
• Must be able to work in a warehouse environment.
• Must be able to physically handle up to 50 pounds multiple times per shift.
• Must be able to handle rough backing and latex-based products.

Knowledge/Skills

• Must be able to read and write numbers.
• Must be able to communicate clearly.
• Must have general computer knowledge.
• Must be able to write legibly.
• Must be able to perform simple mathematics.
• Must be able to use On Board Computer.

Safety/Training Requirements

• Must complete required SMS training.
• Must adhere to all corporate and facility safety rules including use of proper PPE for specific job tasks.

Work Details

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.

Company Culture

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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