Warehouse Associate/Lift Truck Operator - 2nd/3rd shift

Shaw Industries; Rincon (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks dedicated Forklift/Reach Truck Operators for 2nd and 3rd shifts in the Rincon area. This role involves operating lift trucks to transport flooring materials, ensuring safety standards, and maintaining a clean workspace. The company offers competitive pay with opportunities for advancement, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement. Join a team that values safety, collaboration, and personal growth in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Health savings account

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401K and Retirement Plans

Product discounts for employees

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in an industrial setting is required.
• Forklift or equipment operator experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Receive and transport flooring material using a lift truck.
• Maintain a safe work environment and report unsafe conditions.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Tools

Lift Truck

Job description

Job Title

Warehouse Associate/Lift Truck Operator - 2nd/3rd shift

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is looking for Forklift/ Reach Truck Operators & Warehouse Associates for 2nd and 3rd shift opportunities in the Port Wentworth and Rincon area.

Starting pay is $19.16 -21.64/hr. LTO II associates have the opportunity to progress at 6 months to $22.53/hr and 1 year to $24.07/hr.

Hours available for this position are:

• 2nd shift hours are Monday - Friday 3pm-11pm
• 3rd shift hours are Monday - Friday 11pm - 7am.

Responsibilities

• Receiving a pull task with information on the flooring material to be pulled and retrieving the correct material with a lift truck.
• Transporting a pallet by fork lift to and from location.
• Transport flooring material from trailers to storage location, and from storage location to the customer or Shaw trucks for shipping.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Responsible for reporting unsafe storage areas (leaning pallets, damaged walls, etc.) and unsafe working conditions to Supervisors.
• Read, write and comprehend shipping documents, bin locations, and store orders.
• Tape and repair any damaged packaging. Maintain clean and tidy workspaces.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in an industrial setting (manufacturing/warehouse/distribution).
• Forklift or equipment operator experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 51lbs repetitively is a must.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• *Must be able to attend training on 1st Shift for the first two weeks of employment.

Required Competencies

• Communicate Effectively.
• Apply Work Standards.
• Collaborate.

Shaw benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health savings account.
• Paid Time Off.
• Parental Leave.
• 401K and Retirement Plans.
• Product discounts for employees.
• Adoption assistance.
• Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations).
• And much more.

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more.

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Work Shift

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