Operator Forklift/SHP/1st/CL

Date:  Apr 20, 2026
Job Requisition ID:  4720
Company:  Hanesbrands Inc
Brand:  Any Brand
Location: 

Kings Mountain, NC, US, 28086

HanesBrands (NYSE: HBI) makes everyday apparel that is known and loved by consumers around the world for comfort, quality and value. Among the company’s iconic brands are Hanes, the leading basic apparel brand in the United States; Champion, an innovator at the intersection of lifestyle and athletic apparel; Bonds, which is setting new standards for design and sustainability; Maidenform, America’s number one shapewear brand; and Bali, America’s number one bra brand. HBI employs 48,000 associates in 29 countries and has built a strong reputation for workplace quality and ethical business practices. The company, a longtime leader in sustainability, has set aggressive 2030 goals to improve the lives of people, protect the planet and produce sustainable products. HBI is building on its unmatched strengths to unlock its #FullPotential and deliver long-term growth that benefits all of its stakeholders.

 

Position Overview:

 

The primary function of this position is to off load full cases of finished goods, palletize cases, wrap, and transport pallets to the staging area and load trailers according to the loading plan. 

 

Essential Functions:

 

  • Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work, and prepare for operations.  

  • Off load full cases of finished goods from stock, belt/conveyor, or staged area to be palletized, scanned, and count verified 

  • Transport completed pallets to shrink wrap or staging area with pallet jack or fork lift needed 

  • Shrink wrap the completed pallets to secure the product to be shipped 

  • Transport cases to the loading dock or shipping belt by hand, with a hand cart or other PIT (if prior PIT certification has completed by the Safety department) as required 

  • Load full pallets onto trailers by hand, with hand cart, forklift, or pallet jack according to the loading sheet plans 

  • Change out shrink wrap rolls, change forklift/pallet jack batterie,s and remove broken stock to appropriate staging areas as required 

  • Perform general housekeeping duties regarding tools and equipment and in work area as needed 

  • Secure all assigned equipment daily 

  • Fill out all daily documentation  associated with the Shipping Process  

 

Set-Up for Daily Operations:

 

At the beginning of the shift, the employee will review the work instructions and schedule with the supervisor. The employee will obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations. The employee will put on all of the required PPE and safety gear.

 

Job Specific Task Factors:

 

 

Standing 

50% 

8 Hours 

 

 

Walking 

50% 

8 Hours 

 

 

Sitting 

0% 

8 Hours 

 

 

Reach, pinch, grasp, turn twist, drive 

50-75% 

8 Hours 

 

 

Read, Drive, hand control,  Twist back, bend, turn head 

20-50% 

8 Hours 

 

 

Climb, balance, count, Data Entry,  

<20% 

8 Hours 

 

 

Reach  

Up to 18 

 

 

 

Work area height 

6 in. to 66 in 

 

 

 

 

Normal Wt 

Max Wt 

Distance 

 

Lifting 

<5 lbs. 

25 lbs 

2-10 ft 

Cases/pallets/supplies 

Carrying 

<5 lbs. 

25 lbs 

2-10 ft 

Cases/pallets/supplies 

Push/Pull (object wt) 

5-30 lbs lb 

30lbs 

3-500 ft 

Case/pallet of cases w/jack/truck controls 

 

Certification Required:

 

PIT Certification required; does not require Cherry Picker license (PIT that goes up to 30’ from ground) 

 

 

 

Compensation Information

 

$18.54/ Hour

 

To 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.

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

EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.


Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
Nearest Secondary Market: Concord

Job Segment: Forklift, Warehouse, Merchandising, Garment, Apparel, Manufacturing, Fashion, Retail