Shipping - Forklift Operator I

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Shipping - Forklift Operator I

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Warehousing & Distribution

Kings Mountain, NC, US

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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 (Briefly describe primary purpose of position. No more than 2-3 sentences.)

The primary function of this position is to off load full cases of finished goods, palletize cases, wrap, and transport pallets to the staging area and load trailers according to the loading plan.

Essential Functions

• Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work, and prepare for operations.
• Off load full cases of finished goods from stock, belt/conveyor, or staged area to be palletized, scanned, and count verified
• Transport completed pallets to shrink wrap or staging area with pallet jack or fork lift needed
• Shrink wrap the completed pallets to secure the product to be shipped
• Transport cases to the loading dock or shipping belt by hand, with a hand cart or other PIT (if prior PIT certification has completed by the Safety department) as required
• Load full pallets onto trailers by hand, with hand cart, forklift, or pallet jack according to the loading sheet plans
• Change out shrink wrap rolls, change forklift/pallet jack batteries and remove broken stock to appropriate staging areas as required
• Perform general housekeeping duties regarding tools and equipment and in work area as needed
• Secure all assigned equipment daily
• Fill out all daily documentation associated with the Shipping Process

Set-Up for Daily Operations

• At the beginning of the shift, the employee will review the work instructions and schedule with the supervisor. The employee will obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations. The employee will put on all the required PPE and safety gear.

Job Specific Task Factors

ROM

Standing

50%

8 Hours

Walking

50%

8 Hours

Sitting

0%

8 Hours

Reach, pinch, grasp, turn twist, drive

50-75%

8 Hours

Read, Drive, hand control, Twist back, bend, turn head

20-50%

8 Hours

Climb, balance, count, Data Entry,

<20%

8 Hours

Reach

Up to 18"

Work area height

6 in. to 66 in

Normal Wt

Max Wt

Distance

Lifting

<5 lbs.

25 lbs

2-10 ft

Cases/pallets/supplies

Carrying

<5 lbs.

25 lbs

2-10 ft

Cases/pallets/supplies

Push/Pull (object wt)

5-30 lbs lb

30lbs

3-500 ft

Case/pallet of cases w/jack/truck controls

Break cycle

(2) 20 minutes

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Must be able to operate one of the following forklifts below:

• (Stand up Reach Lift) (Sit down Slip Sheeter) (Short or Long Walkie Rider) *

Must read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to the job and to the safety regulations

Must be able to process basic math computations

Must be able to learn to use the equipment required to complete picking tasks

Must be able to perform all functions of the job safely

Must complete company new hire and safety orientation

Must be able to stand/walk for up to 8 hours per shift

Must be able to push/pull up to 30 lbs. throughout the duration of the shift

Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. intermittently throughout the duration of the shift.

Safety Training will be provided

Certification Required

Must be able to attain PIT certification through training department

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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• Management

• Board of directors

• Governance

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• Annual general meeting resources

• Ethics and compliance

• Manufacturing process

• Back

• Vertical integration

• Yarn-spinning

• Textiles

• Sewing

• Distribution

• Our factories

• Brands

• Back

• Gildan

• Hanes

• Comfort Colors

• American Apparel

• Bali

• Maidenform

• Playtex

• GOLDTOE

• ALLPRO

• Peds

• Investors

• Back

• Why invest

• Stock information

• Back

• Share price and charts

• Dividend information

• Stock splits

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• Our Next Generation Sustainability strategy

• Our sustainability journey

• Recognitions and partnerships

• Respect for the environment

• Back

• Environmental stewardship

• Climate change and energy

• Water management

• Circularity

• Biodiversity

• Respect for people

• Back

• Human rights

• Back

• Ethical labour practices

• Supply chain and contractor standards

• Right to freedom of association and collective bargaining

• Modern slavery

• Living wage

• Human capital management

• Back

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• Inclusion and belonging

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• Back

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