Shipping - Forklift Operator I

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®, and Champion® (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 primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. The company operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labor, environmental, and governance practices throughout its supply chain.

About the role

This is a 2nd shift position operating powered stand-up equipment (e.g., forklifts). The role involves completing daily safety and preventive maintenance checklists, logging on/off the Warehouse Management System (WMS) via a truck-mounted radio frequency (RF) terminal, and moving pallets of cases to designated locations as directed by the RF terminal. The position requires full cross-training and accountability across all warehouse functions in specified areas.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily safety and preventive maintenance checklists for assigned forklift equipment.
• Log on/off the Warehouse Management System at truck-mounted RF terminal.
• Pick up pallets of cases and move to appropriate locations, including:
  • Completed pallet staging at sortation
  • Pallet conveyor induction stations
  • VNA rack pick-up and delivery stations
  • Shipping Prep area
  • Service Promo/Repurpose Area
  • Case AS/RS induction platform
• Scan barcodes on pallets and locations using a truck-mounted scanner to confirm moves within the WMS.
• Perform order fulfillment work across any warehouse job function, including:
  • Move cases from VNA to Label Prep and Pasa-Flo
  • Move cases from Repurpose to dock locations
  • Load Promo product for outside contractors
  • Move palletized cases with powered forklift
  • Locate and retrieve shipping cases from sorter
• Perform administrative work for warehouse management system and productivity tracking, including:
  • Scanning cases and pallet labels to assign cases to pallets within the WMS
  • Operating lift equipment
  • Physically lifting individual cases/cartons to place on pallets
  • Hand-wrapping pallets when needed

Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
• Ability to operate powered stand-up forklift equipment.
• Physical ability to lift individual cases/cartons to build pallets.

Benefits

• Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with growth potential.
• Work in a team-oriented environment that celebrates meaningful connections.
• Collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues, from local to international.
• Access mentorship and continuous development opportunities.
• Attractive benefits packages.

Gildan is committed to ensuring a respectful, supportive, and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of background or identity.