Warehouse - Forklift Operator I

Gildan Yarns; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Publicly traded company

Benefits package

Career development

Job summary

Gildan is seeking a Forklift Operator on the warehouse team for the 2nd shift. You will perform order fulfillment tasks across multiple warehouse functions and operate powered forklift equipment to move palletized goods.

Responsibilities include documenting activities in the Warehouse Management System, conducting safety checks, and moving pallets between staging areas, dock locations, and shipping prep zones.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED: HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED

Responsibilities

• Performs daily safety and preventive maintenance checklist for forklift equipment.
• Logs on and off Warehouse Management System via RF terminal.
• Picks up pallets of cases and moves to appropriate location, as directed by RF terminal.
• Scans, truck-mounted scanner attached to RF terminal, bar codes on pallet and location to confirm correct move to Warehouse Management System.
• Move cases from VNA to Label Prep & Pasa-Flo and to dock locations as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, ALLPRO™, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada.

Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in Gildan's long-term business strategy. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised atgildancorp.com .

Forklift Operator Warehouse 2nd Shift

Powered Equipment

• 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: a. Completed pallet staging at sorttion. b. Pallet conveyor induction stations. c. VNA rack pick-up and delivery stations. d. Case AS/RS induction platform. e. Shipping Prep area. f. 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.

Functions include, but are not limited to:

• 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

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

What’s in it for you?

• Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
• Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
• From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
• Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We thank all applicants for their interest, however , only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Find your fit with us

We are committed to ensuring that everyone, across every background and identity, feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. Come as you are and #FindYourFit at Gildan. Tailor the future of your own career.