Job Information
Shaw Industries Inc LTO I Distribution Shift 2 in Ringgold, Georgia
Job Title
LTO I Distribution Shift 2
Position Overview
Lift Truck Operator
Shaw Industries is looking to hire and train a Lift Truck Operator who will play an important role in the manufacture and distribution of a variety of flooring solutions for our residential and commercial customers. We are looking for individuals who are motivated, interested in learning various skills, and who enjoy problem solving.
We are currently looking to fill 2nd shift openings. No prior manufacturing experience is necessary. Training is provided for all entry-level roles.
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, and is a global leader in delivering carpet, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. We are committed to creating a better future for our customers, our people, our company, and our communities.
Responsibilities:
Considering job knowledge, job environment, effort, manipulative skill, judgment, safety knowledge and responsibility:
To retrieve product from inventory bins and transport them to proper location as instructed by onboard computer or Management Personnel.
Place unwrapped product on the wrapping station as needed.
Raise or lower dock leveler as needed.
Use orange cone system for full or empty trailers
Use Lift Truck to transport palletized freight as needed.
Have the Lift Truck battery changed as needed.
Must hand load trailers when requested by Management Personnel.
Ensure proper product packaging is complete before placing in proper location.
Must adhere to normal work schedule, starting and stopping times and company attendance/tardiness policy.
Must be able to work necessary overtime.
Assist in other jobs and duties as needed.
Perform any duties you are OJT certified to do.
Helping to keep the work area clean.
Qualifications:
Must be able to sit on a Lift Truck for long periods of time.
Must pass vision requirements for operating lift truck.
Must be able to mount/dismount lift truck 80 to 90 times per shift.
Must be able to work in a warehouse environment.
Must be able to physically handle up to 50 pounds multiple times per shift.
Must be able to handle rough backing and latex-based products
Must Be able to perform the duties of an LTO II.
Must be able to read and write numbers.
Must be able to communicate clearly.
Must have general computer knowledge.
Must be able to write legibly.
Must be able to perform simple mathematics.
Must be able to use On Board Computer.
Shaw benefits include:
Medical, dental, vision insurance and Pet insurance
Life insurance and disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Health savings account
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401K and Retirement Plans
Product discounts for employees
Gym membership discounts
Adoption assistance
Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations)
And much more.
Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
As we continue to monitor the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), we might determine the need to postpone in-person interviews to ensure the health and safety of our associates, candidates, and the community. In this case, we can accommodate with a phone or video interview, and will schedule an in-person interview for a later date. The method by which you interview does not impact your standing as a candidate for this position.
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is more than a flooring company – we are 22,000 people united in our vision of creating a better future for our customers, for our people, for our community and for our company. We provide carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf and other specialty items for residential and commercial markets worldwide. We meet diverse customer needs through an expansive portfolio of brands, including: Anderson Tuftex , COREtec , Patcraft , Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Floors, Shaw Hospitality, Shaw Sports Turf, Southwest Greens, USFloors and more.
Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway with nearly $6 billion in annual revenue and representation throughout the U.S., as well as in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, Great Britain, India, Mexico, Scotland, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. For more information about our company brands, operations and community involvement, visit www.shawinc.com .
If you need any additional assistance or accommodation or have questions, please contact us at shaw.recruiting@shawinc.com