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

Gildan · Kings Mountain, NC · 1 mo ago
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Company Overview

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® (licensed for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada). The company owns and operates vertically integrated, large‑scale manufacturing facilities primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan is committed to industry‑leading labour, environmental, and governance practices throughout its supply chain as part of its comprehensive ESG program and long‑term business strategy. Together with a global team of dedicated employees, Gildan pursues its vision of “Making Apparel Better®.”

Position Overview

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, and 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 30 ft) of storage racks, manually obtain cases (up to 40 lb) of the appropriate garments, and stack on a 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 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.

Daily Operations Setup

  • 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.

Physical Demands and Task Factors

  • Standing: 80 % of an 8‑hour shift.
  • Walking: 20 % of an 8‑hour shift.
  • Reach, pinch, grasp, turn, twist, drive: 50‑75 % of an 8‑hour shift.
  • Twist back, bend: 20‑50 % of an 8‑hour shift.
  • Crouch, stoop: less than 20 % of an 8‑hour shift.
  • Reach up to 24 in; work area height 12 in to 30 ft.
  • Lifting: 15‑20 lb (normal) to 40 lb (maximum) over 2‑10 ft.
  • Carrying: 15‑20 lb (normal) to 40 lb (maximum) over 2‑10 ft.
  • Push/Pull (object weight): 15‑20 lb (normal) to 250 lb (maximum) over 1‑15 ft.
  • Break cycle: 20 minutes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

  • Must read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to the job and safety regulations.
  • Ability to learn to use the equipment required to complete tasks.
  • Ability to perform all functions of the job safely.
  • Completion of company new‑hire and safety orientation.
  • Working knowledge of computers (a plus).
  • Forklift/Cherry Picker experience (a plus).
  • Ability to walk the entire shift.
  • Ability to work vertically from zero to 30 ft on a Cherry Picker lift.
  • Must pass routine physical and meet operator requirements.
  • Certification required: PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) certification.

Benefits

  • Join a publicly traded company dual‑listed on NYSE and TSX with strong growth potential.
  • Work in a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated.
  • Collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues from local to international locations.
  • Access mentorship and continuous development opportunities.
  • Take advantage of attractive benefits packages.

Gildan is 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.

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