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

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 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%

Sitting

0%

Reach, pinch, grasp, turn twist, drive

50-75%

Twist back, bend,

20-50%

Crouch, stoop

<20%

Reach

Up to 24”

Work area height

12” to 30 ft

Lifting

15-20 lb

40 lb

2-10 ft

Cases/pallets/supplies

Carrying

Push/Pull (object wt)

250 lb

1-15 ft

Case/pallet of cases w/jack/truck controls

Break cycle

(2) 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

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.

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.