Operator, Opening Room

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. 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.

The opportunity

The primary function of this job is to efficiently and effectively stage, open, and clean bales of cotton and create laydowns per instructions. You may also be required to unload the cotton trucks.

The role

• Each Forklift or Squeeze Lift operator must complete a daily inspection sheet at the beginning of each shift.
• Each lift must be blown off weekly
• Every lift must be plugged into a charging station when not in use or the operator is at break.
• Must be a Gildan certified licensed lift truck operator to bring in bales of cotton for each laydown and/or to drive a forklift and/or squeeze lift
• Properly place bales in a way to eliminate gaps
• Open and clean bales of cotton
• Bales should be clean of dirt, grease, wood, bagging, or any other foreign matter that might damage opening equipment
• Cut wrap with a vertical cut making two horizontal cuts, one at the top and one at the bottom of each bale. Continue to watch for contamination
• Place all bale wire ties in the designated metal dumpster. Any burlap, plastic, and/or polypropylene should be taken to proper areas for baling and/or disposal immediately after opening laydown
• Sweep laydown area before and after laydown is completed
• Place each bale laydown according to laydown sheets
• Ability to speak and understand some English.
• Rotating 2-2-3, 12 hrs, 7am to 7pm

What's in it for you

• Join a leader in apparel manufacturing with strong safety and environmental standards
• Be part of a diverse workplace with fun workplace activities
• Benefit from continuous training 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.