Job Description
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
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.
