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Shipping - Forklift Operator I

Gildan
Martinsville, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/22/2026
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.

Shipping Driver 2nd Shift

POWERED EQUIPMENT (Note: All powered equipment is Stand-up type equipment - operator stands while operating)

Completes daily safety and preventive maintenance checklist for assigned forklift equipment.

Logs on and off of Warehouse Management System at truck-mounted radio frequency (RF) terminal.

Picks up pallets of cases and moves to appropriate location, as directed by RF terminal.

Pick-up and deliver locations include:

  • Completed pallet staging at sorttion
  • Pallet conveyor induction stations.
  • VNA rack pick-up and delivery stations.
  • Shipping Prep area.
  • Service Promo/Repurpose Area
  • Case AS/RS induction platform.

Scans, truck-mounted scanner attached to RF terminal, bar codes on pallet and location to confirm correct move to Warehouse Management System.

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  • Performs any order fulfillment work required, in any warehouse job function.

Fully cross-trained and qualified for accountability on all warehouse; functions in specified areas.

Functions include, but are not limited

Move cases from VNA to Label Prep

Move cases from Repurpose to dock locations & Load Promo product for outside contractor

Move palletized cases with powered forklift.

Locate And Retrieve Shipping Cases From Sorterfamily

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & Performs specified scans and administrative work for warehouse management system and productivity trackingScans all cases and pallet label on completed pallets to assign cases to pallets within Warehouse Management System.Must operate lift equipment. Must be able to physically lift individual cases/cartons to place on pallets to complete pallet build Operator may also be required to hand-wrap pallets when neededTo qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly:>Telephone: 877.999.5553 Email: HBI_TA@hanes.com

Shipping Driver 2

Required

Performs any order fulfillment work required, in any warehouse job function. Fully cross-trained and qualified for accountability on all warehouse functions in specified areas. Functions include, but are not limited to:

  • Move cases from VNA to Label Prep & Pasa-Flo
  • Move cases from Repurpose to dock locations
  • Load Promo product for outside contractor
  • Move palletized cases with powered forklift.
  • Locate and retrieve shipping cases from sorter

Essential Job Duties

  • Performs specified scans and administrative work for warehouse management system and productivity tracking.
  • Scans all cases and pallet label on completed pallets to assign cases to pallets within Warehouse Management System.
  • Must operate lift equipment.
  • Must be able to physically lift individual cases/cartons to place on pallets to complete pallet build
  • Operator may also be required to hand-wrap pallets when needed

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.

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