Lift Truck Operator| Monday- Thursday

Shaw IndustriesDalton, GA
Onsite

About The Position

This position is Monday- Thursday 2:45pm-12:45am. To operate various types of lift trucks to transport various raw and finished products within the Soft Surface (SS) prep, Assembly, and Hard Surface (HS) areas without causing harm, danger, or damage. These lifts will include Fork, Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) lifts, and Manlift order picker.

Requirements

  • Must be able to comprehend and record information.
  • Operate scan guns and computers.
  • Must possess effective communication skills.
  • Must take proper Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) class and demonstrate knowledge of class.
  • Must take lockout/tagout (LOTO) and fall protection classes and demonstrate knowledge of these classes.
  • Must comply with all Corporate Policies.
  • Must adhere to the normal schedule, starting and stopping times and breaktimes.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous experience of Powered Industrial Trucks.
  • Able to read, understand, and record information on forms.
  • General Computer Knowledge.
  • Ability to write legibly.

Responsibilities

  • Communicating with Lead/Supervisor on job assignment and any issues during the shift.
  • Follow all Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) policies and procedures.
  • Tape and repair any damaged packaging.
  • Complete and file paperwork such as lift truck check sheet, production, and work orders.
  • Operate scanner and computers.
  • Operate forklift to pick up various waste storage containers (hoppers, crates or totes) to empty into different balers for recycling.
  • Operate forklift or Electric Standup Machine (ESM) to transport pallets of material from one area to another as well as to load trailers.
  • Operate VNA lift to locate pallets into the bins of the VNA racks.
  • Operate order picker to Stock and Pull Hard Surface Mezz Panels.
  • Operate order picker to locate Hardware in the VNA.
  • Operate the pallet wrapper to wrap pallets for safe transfer to one area to another.
  • Any other duties found necessary to aid in a safe and efficient operation as directed by Lead or Supervisor.
  • Communicating with lead/supervisor on job assignments and any issues during the shift.
  • Completion of paperwork such as lift truck check list (paper or electronic).
  • Assist with department housekeeping.
  • Work overtime as needed.
  • Be involved in Safety programs as required by Facility management.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Health Savings Account
  • Shaw Family Health and Dental Centers (Dalton & Cartersville)
  • Behavioral and Mental Health Support
  • Paid Time Off
  • Bereavement and Holiday Pay
  • Paid Parental Leave and Leave of Absence Pay
  • Employee Discounts
  • Career Development & Education Assistance
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan
  • Disability & Life Insurance
  • Financial and Retirement Planning
  • Medical & Social Security Assistance
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