Warehouse - Forklift Operator I High Reach 3rd Shift @ CL

Gildan; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Mentorship and development

Job summary

Gildan is seeking a Warehouse Lift Operator in Kings Mountain, NC. The role centers on locating, identifying, verifying, pulling, and transporting finished goods and close-out orders using a High Lift Truck to ensure smooth production flow.

You will perform safety checks, move pallets, scan items, change batteries, and help maintain a clean work area. Prior forklift or cherry picker experience is a plus; basic computer skills are helpful.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and communicate in English for safety and job tasks.
• Able to learn to operate required equipment to complete tasks.
• Must perform all functions safely and follow company orientation.
• Must complete new hire and safety orientation.
• Working knowledge of computers is a plus.
• Forklift/Cherry Picker experience is a plus.
• Ability to walk and stand for the full shift.
• Must pass routine physical and meet operator requirements.
• PIT certification may be required.
• Certification required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Review work schedule and perform safety checks on equipment.
• Operate High Lift Truck to locate, identify, verify, and move finished goods and orders.
• Raise/lower the lift to access racks up to 30 ft and handle cases up to 40 lbs.
• Scan goods into inventory database and transport pallets as required.
• Move pallets to correct locations and deliver goods to storage areas.
• Change High Lift Truck batteries and perform routine housekeeping.
• Secure equipment and complete safety checklists at shift end.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

English literacy

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

New hire orientation

Computers

Forklift/Cherry Picker

Stamina

Vertical lift operation

Physical fitness

PIT certification

Certification required

Tools

Forklift/Cherry Picker

Job description

Who We Are

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.

Who We Are

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 at gildancorp.com.

Position Overview

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The primary function of this position is to locate, identify, verify, pull, and transport finished goods, bulk products, and close-out orders with a High Lift Truck from various storage, staging, and warehouse locations to ensure the efficient flow of the production process.

Essential Functions

• Review work schedule, perform safety checks on equipment, and prepare for operations.
• Check work orders, stand and drive the High Lift Truck to the appropriate storage, warehouse or staging area to locate, identify, verify finished goods, bulk products and close-out orders in racks or on pallets as required.
• Raise the High Lift Truck to various levels (up to 30ft) of storage racks, manually obtain cases (up to 40lbs) of the appropriate garments, and stack on pallet.
• Use a wrist scanner to scan the goods into the final or replenish inventory database.
• Transport pallets of finished goods, bulk products, and close-out orders to the appropriate location with the High Lift Truck.
• Retrieve and transport pallets of finished goods from other production areas, scan the goods in and/or out of the inventory database, and deliver to the appropriate storage location.
• Change High Lift Truck batteries.
• Perform general housekeeping duties regarding tools, equipment, and in the work area as needed.
• At the end of the shift, secure all equipment and turn in the High Lift Truck safety checklist.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned by your supervisor/manager

Set-Up for Daily Operations

• Review work instructions and schedule with the supervisor.
• Obtain supplies required to perform the job and prepare for operations.
• Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Perform daily safety checks on equipment to ensure devices are functioning properly.

Job Specific Task Factors

• ROM
• Standing
• 80%
• 8 Hours
• Walking
• 20%
• 8 Hours
• Sitting
• 0%
• 8 Hours
• Reach, pinch, grasp, turn twist, drive
• 50-75%
• 8 Hours
• Twist back, bend,
• 20-50%
• 8 Hours
• Crouch, stoop
• <20%
• 8 Hours
• Reach
• Up to 24”
• Work area height
• 12” to 30 ft
• Normal Wt
• Max Wt
• Distance
• Lifting
• 15-20 lb
• 40 lb
• 2-10 ft
• Cases/pallets/supplies
• Carrying
• 15-20 lb
• 40 lb
• 2-10 ft
• Cases/pallets/supplies
• Push/Pull (object wt)
• 15-20 lb
• 250 lb
• 1-15 ft
• Case/pallet of cases w/jack/truck controls
• Break cycle
• 20 minute

Knowledge, Skills And Experience

• Must read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations
• Must be able to learn to use the equipment required to complete tasks
• Must be able to perform all functions of the job safely
• Must complete company new hire and safety orientation
• Working knowledge of computers a plus
• Forklift/Cherry Picker experience a plus
• Ability to walk entire shift
• Ability to work vertically zero to 30ft on Cherry Picker Lift
• Must pass routine physical and meet operator requirements
• Certification Required
• PIT Certification

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.