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Warehouse - Forklift Operator I High Reach

Gildan
Posted 4 days ago, valid for 5 hours
Location

Martinsville, VA, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, seeking a Forklift Operator for its 1st Shift who will perform various order fulfillment tasks in warehouse areas.
  • The position requires candidates to operate a turret truck, including working at heights of 40 feet and navigating narrow aisles.
  • A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required, along with a willingness to handle physical tasks such as unloading and palletizing cases.
  • Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience operating forklifts or similar equipment to be eligible for this role.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, and employees benefit from attractive packages and opportunities for continuous development.

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.

Forklift Operator High Reach 1st Shift

SUMMARY OF POSITION:                            
PERFORMS ANY ORDER FULFILLMENT WORK REQUIRED, IN ANY WAREHOUSE FLOOR AREA, INCLUDING  OPERATION OF OPERATOR-UP                            
WIRE GUIDED TURRET TRUCK FULLY CROSS-TRAINED AND QUALIFIED FOR ACCOUNTABILITY ON ALL WORK FUNCTIONS IN SPECIFIED                            
AREAS                            
                            
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:                            
o    MUST BE WILLING AND CAPABLE OF RIDING THE TURRET TRUCK 40 FEET IN THE AIR ON A REGULAR BASIS.                        
o    MUST BE WILLING AND CAPABLE OF DRIVING THE TURRET TRUCK IN VERY NARROW AISLE.                        
o    UNLOADING CASES AT RECEIVING.                        
o    PALLETIZING CASES AT SORTATION.                        
o    SCANNING CASES TO PALLETS.                        
o    MOVING PALLETIZED CASES WITH MANUAL PALLET JACK.                        
o    MOVING PALLETIZED CASES WITH POWERED FORKLIFT.                        
o    PICKING UP PALLETS OF CASES FROM VERY-NARROW-AISLE (VNA) PICKUP AND DELIVERY (P&D) STATIONS WITH                        
    TURRET TRUCK AND LOCATING IN VERY-NARROW-AISLE PALLET RACKS.                        
o    PULLING PALLETS  OF CASES FROM VNA RACKS, USING TURRET TRUCK, AND DELIVERING TO P&D STATIONS.                      
o    PICKING CASES AT  CASE AS/RS AREA, AND SHIPPING PICK-TO-BELT.                        
o    SHIPPING PREPARATORY WORK.                        
o    STAGING AND LOADING COMPLETED CASES AND PALLETS AT SHIPPING.                        
                            
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 want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.

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.




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