Picking - Forklift Operator I

Gildan; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Gildan is seeking an experienced forklift operator for the 2nd shift in Virginia. You will perform order fulfillment tasks, operate powered equipment, and log activities in the RF/WMS system.

Cross-trained to handle multiple warehouse functions, you will move cases across staging areas, dock locations, and prep zones while maintaining safety and accuracy. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to follow RF terminal guidance to locate and transport

Qualifications

• Cross-train across all warehouse functions.
• Experience with warehouse management systems.
• Adhere to safety protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Completes daily safety and preventive maintenance checklist for assigned forklift equipment.
• Logs on and off of Warehouse Management System at truck-mounted RF terminal.
• Picks up pallets of cases and moves to appropriate location, as directed by RF terminal.
• Move cases from VNA to Label Prep & Pasa-Flo.
• Move cases from Repurpose to dock locations.
• Load Promo product for outside contractor.
• Move palletized cases with powered forklift.
• Locate and retrieve shipping cases from sorter.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF terminal proficiency

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF terminal

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Truck-mounted scanner

Job description

Operator Forklift Powered Equipment Picking 2nd shift

• Completes daily safety and preventive maintenance checklist for assigned forklift equipment.
• Logs on and off of Warehouse Management System at truck-mounted radio frequency (RF) terminal.
• Picks up pallets of cases and moves to appropriate location, as directed by RF terminal.
• Pick-up and deliver locations include:
  • Completed pallet staging at sortation.
  • Pallet conveyor induction stations.
  • VNA rack pick-up and delivery stations.
  • Case AS/RS induction platform.
  • Shipping Prep area.
  • Service Promo/Repurpose Area
• Scans, truck-mounted scanner attached to RF terminal, bar codes on pallet and location to confirm correct move to Warehouse Management System.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB:

• Performs any order fulfillment work required, in any warehouse job function. Fully cross-trained and qualified for accountability on all warehouse functions in specified areas.
• Move cases from VNA to Label Prep & Pasa-Flo
• Move cases from Repurpose to dock locations
• Load Promo product for outside contractor
• Move palletized cases with powered forklift.
• Locate and retrieve shipping cases from sorter

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Performs specified scans and administrative work for warehouse management system and productivity tracking.
• Scans all cases and pallet label on completed pallets to assign cases to pallets within Warehouse Management System.
• Must operate lift equipment.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED