Who are we?

Beverly Knits designs and develops fabric for all markets, including intimate apparel, active wear, outdoor products, mattress and bedding, automotive, industrial, and medical. We also produce fire retardant products for apparel, bedding and industrial end uses. Beverly Knits is one of the largest circular knitters in the U.S., and has created industry-leading solutions for some of the world’s greatest brands of performance wear, athletic footwear, and intimate apparel. The ability to innovate and respond quickly to changing demands has been a hallmark of Beverly Knits since its founding.

Discover the Beverly Knits difference.

We respect manufacturing as a calling. Manufacturing is a vital and yet challenging vocation, and we are committed to helping our team find daily—and lasting—fulfillment in their work.

We recruit the best of the best. Our rigorous, scientific recruitment process means that we have a team composed of employees of the highest caliber.

We nurture teams of excellence. Our team members develop a genuine bond with their coworkers, trusting that each member of the team is as qualified and dedicated as they are.

We empower employees and foster a spirit of continuous improvement. We work with team members to say “yes” to creative suggestions to make life better for our customers and our employees.

We reward stellar performance. BKI strives to provide a generous and comprehensive compensation package to help you stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a great work/life balance. To “walk that talk,” we offer competitive pay, benefits (medical, dental, vision, life), 401K, paid time off, and paid holidays. On top of all that, you'll be surrounded by awesome people who care deeply about what they do and will do whatever it takes to help YOU succeed.

So What (Exactly) does a Shipper/Truck Driver do?

Shipper/Truck Driver utilizes material handling equipment and vehicles (e.g., pallet jack, fork lift) to receive and unload incoming raw material from trucks, and load outgoing product. Shipper/Truck Driver will also have some material handling responsibilities - as a regular part of their job, they partner closely with various positions throughout the warehouse picking up and delivering materials. Shipper/Truck Driver works closely with managers, supervisors and other team members to ensure we’re delivering high quality fabrics to satisfy our customers. You will be responsible for safely operating a truck with a GCWR of less than 26,000 pounds.

What you’ll do:
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• Safely operate a box truck
• Load and unload cargo
• Properly track and document activity log
• Report any issues or incidents to shipping manager
• Inspect truck before and after trip
• Coordinate with the shipping manager on daily shipments and activities
• Ensure transfers are completed in a timely manner
• Ensure freight carriers are loaded and unloaded as required
• Utilize shipping resources (materials and equipment) for optimum department effectiveness
• Maintain accurate inventory and perform key duties during the company’s physical inventories
• Wrap/palletize and organize orders based on customer needs by load size and carrier
• Inspect trailers prior to loading and secure loads on trailers
• Maintain material handling equipment and ensure proper charging
• Provide backup assistance for the shipping manager as needed or directed
• Operate company trucks and forklifts according to safety training guidelines
• Adhere to break schedule and assure your break partner can handle the task effectively.
• Maintain high level of housekeeping essential to the efficient transport of high quality knit fabrics.
• Seek continuous improvements allowing Beverly Knits to continue to be a market leader
• Be enthusiastic about delivering exceptional products to our customers and be a positive, motivated team member.

What Others Say About You:
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• You’re a fast worker
• You have high attention to detail
• You’re highly adaptable
• You can work well with others
• You have a strong sense of ownership and are accountable
• You’re a self-starter and love to take initiative
• You love to multi-task
• You're a fantastic listener
• You're resourceful
• You’re energetic
• You love problem solving
• You're warm, friendly, approachable, and have an innate desire to satisfy customers and help others

What’s required of you:
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• A valid Class C Driver License
• Clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
• Successfully complete company background screening
• Ability to attain in-house certification for operating a fork lift, and other material handling equipment
• Physical abilities to stand, walk and kneel on concrete floors, climb ladders, move 75 pound rolls and reach above head.
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to lint, chemicals and heat in summer months.
• Ability to read and write in English
• Compliance with all safety, quality and production requirements/instructions.