Night Forklift Operator – Carpet Roll Logistics

Shaw Industries; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Shaw Family Health and Dental Centers

Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

Shaw Industries in Dalton, GA is seeking a Lift Truck Operator for a Sunday–Thursday overnight shift (11pm–7am). You will safely transport carpet rolls from conveyors to trailers or bin locations and back, using an RF unit to determine destinations.

This role requires you to mount and operate a lift truck, monitor battery changes, and stay alert for safety during handling. You will also tape openings, manage dock plates, and follow overtime and attendance policies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to mount/dismount lift truck frequently.
• Must be watchful during battery changing to ensure safety for battery changer.
• Must be able to sit on lift truck for entire shift.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve roll from conveyor dump or bin location.
• Use RF unit to determine destination for roll.
• Place roll in specified location (bin or trailer).
• Tape holes or loose ends in the plastic covering the roll.
• Take lift truck to battery station for battery replacement as needed.
• Raise/Lower dock plate.
• Use orange cone system for full or empty trailers.
• Adhere to normal work schedule.
• Work necessary overtime.
• Comply with company absenteeism/tardiness policy.

Skills

Lift truck operation

Safety awareness

Overtime readiness

Tools

RF unit

Job description

Shaw Industries in Dalton, GA is seeking a Lift Truck Operator for a Sunday–Thursday overnight shift (11pm–7am). You will safely transport carpet rolls from conveyors to trailers or bin locations and back, using an RF unit to determine destinations.

This role requires you to mount and operate a lift truck, monitor battery changes, and stay alert for safety during handling. You will also tape openings, manage dock plates, and follow overtime and attendance policies.