Operator, Powered Equipment

Gildan Activewear Inc

Charleston, SC

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SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Apparel Manufacturing, Bond Market, Brand Management, Brand Marketing (Branding), Collective Bargaining, Computer Networks, Data Entry, Distribution Services, Diversity, English Language, Forklift, High School Diploma, International Health, Keyboards, License Agreements, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Marketing, Pallet Jack, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Evaluation, Radio Frequency, Radio Operation, Safety Alerts, Safety Process, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Supply Chain, Talent Management, Team Player, Warehousing, Water Resource Management, Web Programming, eCommerce
LOCATION
Charleston, SC
POSTED
2 days ago

Operator, Powered Equipment - 51706 | Gildan

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Operator, Powered Equipment

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Supply Chain & Distribution

Charleston, SC, US

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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. 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.

The opportunity

Safely operates powered and nonpowered equipment related material movement utilizing a combination of forklifts, standup walkies, standup reaches, stand up pacers and stand up high-reach trucks. Handles cartons in accordance with business needs by performing pallet picks, case picks, pallet building and putting cases on the conveyor. This opportunity is based in our Sales Marketing and Distribution Team.

The role

  • Performs daily safety related checks on all equipment prior to operation and reports any equipment related issues for inspection and/or repair.
  • Follows all safety related procedures daily to always ensure a safe work environment.
  • Safely and efficiently loads/unloads and moves palletized product, slip sheeted product and floor loaded product throughout the distribution center.
  • Utilizes Radio Frequency (RF) equipment to accurately identify and move product.
  • Utilize a walkie talkie as a communication tool.
  • Assists in box assembly, taping, labeling, pallet building, staging and/or other warehouse related functions as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs including assisting in other departments as workflow dictates.

The requirements

  • High School Diploma
  • 6 months to 1 year experience
  • Prior warehouse experience preferred
  • Prior powered equipment experiences preferred
  • Basic Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience preferred (LM/WM)
  • Prior experience operating Radio Frequency (RF) equipment, i.e. scanners, etc.
  • Must be able to maintain a high degree of focus to promote a safe work environment and prevent injury to others
  • Good verbal communication required
  • Must be able to successfully pass the Powered Equipment Certification Test(s) for each piece of equipment assigned prior to operation - certification includes both written and practical application processes
  • Must be able to stand for a majority of the time during the workday.
  • Must be able to stand, squat, bend, and lift 50 lbs. continuously throughout the day
  • Hearing is required for audible instructions, audible safety tones/warning, and equipment operations
  • Vision is required to operate a RF keyboard and/or scanner; and to complete required data entry
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English language effectively
  • Must be able to work in a team-based warehouse environment

What's in it for you?

  • Join a leader in apparel manufacturing with strong safety and environmental standards
  • Be part of a diverse workplace with fun workplace activities
  • Benefit from continuous training 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 recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.

#FindYourFit at Gildan and tailor the future of your own career.

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  • Our business

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  • Vision, mission, and values

  • Leadership

  • Back

  • Management

  • Board of directors

  • Governance

  • Back

  • Annual general meeting resources

  • Ethics and compliance

  • Manufacturing process

  • Back

  • Vertical integration

  • Yarn-spinning

  • Textiles

  • Sewing

  • Distribution

  • Our factories

  • Brands

  • Back

  • Gildan

  • Hanes

  • Comfort Colors

  • American Apparel

  • Bali

  • Maidenform

  • Playtex

  • GOLDTOE

  • Peds

  • Investors

  • Back

  • Why invest

  • Stock information

  • Back

  • Share price and charts

  • Dividend information

  • Stock splits

  • Analyst coverage

  • Reports and filings

  • Back

  • Reports

  • Regulatory filings

  • Supplemental info

  • Events and presentations

  • Responsibility

  • Back

  • Our Next Generation Sustainability strategy

  • Our sustainability journey

  • Recognitions and partnerships

  • Respect for the environment

  • Back

  • Environmental stewardship

  • Climate change and energy

  • Water management

  • Circularity

  • Biodiversity

  • Respect for people

  • Back

  • Human rights

  • Back

  • Ethical labour practices

  • Supply chain and contractor standards

  • Right to freedom of association and collective bargaining

  • Modern slavery

  • Living wage

  • Human capital management

  • Back

  • Learning and development

  • Inclusion and belonging

  • Employee well-being

  • Global health and safety

  • Community engagement

  • Respect for transparency

  • Back

  • Reports and disclosures

  • Codes, policies, and approaches

  • Media

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  • Open positions

  • Discover where we work

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