Forklift Operator

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands is a portfolio of three of the world's most iconic lifestyle, outdoor and workwear brands: Wrangler, Lee and Helly Hansen. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth and deliver long- term value for its stakeholders.

Job Posting:

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, stack, and move goods, pallets, and raw materials to and from storage, production, and shipping areas.
• Conduct daily pre-shift equipment inspections (checking oil/water), report malfunctions to management, and comply with all safety regulations.
• Utilize RF Scanning Equiptmentto scan, track, and locate merchandise, ensuring accurate inventory records.
• Pick, pack, and wrap orders for shipment, ensuring loads are properly secured.
• Transfers to other functions within the DC as directed by the supervisor on an as needed basis.
• Observes all safety and work guidelines.
• Maintains work area in a clean and orderly manner.

Skills

• Must be able to read shipping labels that are printed in English
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must have good quality and good attendance
• Must complete training and gain the internal forklift operator training.

Physical Demands

• Occasional overhead reaching and lifting required
• Ability to sit or stand for long period of time.
• Must be able to carry up to 35 pounds consistently

Typical Working Conditions

• May work around equipment, such as conveyors and rolling stock, which could contain hazards. Other exposures found in a distribution center such as high level of noise and dust may exist for this position.

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family's needs - now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.