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Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with four decades of experience operating responsibly. Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and have 45,000 employees. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.

Responsible for assisting warehouse supervisor/manager in achieving an efficient performance of all functions of the assigned operation.  This opportunity is based in our Sales Marketing and Distribution Team. 

• Assist Supervisor/Manager to determine workload assignments.
• Communicate associate assignments daily and follow up to assure assignments are complete.
• Work with associates in assigned area to improve associate skills.
• Maintain sound associate relations communicating individual or group problems to management.
• Prepare/delegate paperwork needed in the operations of the assigned area and maintain responsibility for any equipment necessary to complete said assignment. 
• Maintain contact with supervision and other departments in all areas of the warehouse for coordination of total warehouse operations. 
• Perform work activity within the area of operations when necessary.
•  Assume responsibility/accountability for efficient operation of assigned area.
• Have ability to respond to customer demand and follow through as needed.
• Learn all distribution systems and be able to work with operators to maintain those functions.
• Understand customer requirements and communicate to associates.
• Hold and conduct daily shift meetings at the beginning of the shift.
• Enforce plan regulations, housekeeping, quality, and safety guidelines.
• Should gather information and assist in writing corrective action and accident/injury report with the department supervisor/manager.
•  Must be able to work flexible hours and overtime as needed.
• Must be capable of taking control of department in supervisor’s absence.
• Aid in developing/conducting job specific and job-related training.
• This opportunity is based in our Sales Marketing and Distribution Team.

The requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• 6 months distribution experience
• Computer skills
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Good hand – eye coordination
• Must be certified in operation of all forklift equipment.
• Be proficient with PC and RF functions.
• Ability to communicate to all levels of organization.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including overtime.
• Medium lifting – 50-lbs maximum, frequent carrying of objects 25 lbs.+, walking or standing 50 % or more.
• Ability to reason and make judgements and understand instruction and principles.
• Ability to perform arithmetic operations clearly.
• Ability to perceive pertinent detail in verbal or written material and to effectively proofread copy, words, and numbers.
• Use words and their meanings effectively. Comprehend language, present information or ideas clearly.
• Hearing is required to hear instructions, receive information from various sources, and understand safety warnings.
• Vision is required to read instructions and interpret data.

• 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.

We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.

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