Lift Truck Operator

Job Overview

Shaw Industries is seeking Lift Truck Operators for the 2nd shift Monday–Friday, 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m., to safely move and transport products to and from inventory locations while maintaining product quality and preventing damage or safety hazards.

• Retrieve product from inventory bins and transport them to the proper location as instructed by the onboard computer or Management Personnel.
• Place unwrapped product on the wrapping station as needed.
• Raise or lower the dock leveler as needed.
• Use the orange cone system for full or empty trailers.
• Use the lift truck to transport palletized freight as needed.
• Have the lift truck battery changed as needed.
• Hand load trailers when requested by Management Personnel.
• Ensure proper product packaging is complete before placing it in the proper location.
• Adhere to the normal work schedule, starting and stopping times, and the company attendance/tardiness policy.
• Work necessary overtime when required.
• Assist in other jobs and duties as needed.
• Perform any duties you are OJT certified to do.
• Help keep the work area clean.

• Must be able to sit on a lift truck for long periods of time.
• Must pass vision requirements for operating a lift truck.
• Must be able to mount/dismount the 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 the onboard computer.

8‑hour non‑rotating shift, Monday–Friday, 4:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.; overtime may be required.

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

Shaw Industries is an equal‑opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.