OPT Industrial Truck Operator Jobs
Industrial Truck Operator jobs on OPT are available across warehousing, logistics, and manufacturing. Most roles are STEM-adjacent through supply chain or industrial engineering programs, which may qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Employers typically require forklift certification and prioritize candidates already authorized to work in the U.S.
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Lift Truck Operator
Position Overview
Shaw Industries is seeking Lift Truck Operators for 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.
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more.
Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.
Responsibilities:
Considering job knowledge, job environment, effort, manipulative skill, judgment, safety knowledge and responsibility:
- To retrieve product from inventory bins and transport them to proper location as instructed by onboard computer or Management Personnel.
- Place unwrapped product on the wrapping station as needed.
- Raise or lower dock leveler as needed.
- Use orange cone system for full or empty trailers.
- Use Lift Truck to transport palletized freight as needed.
- Have the Lift Truck battery changed as needed.
- Must hand load trailers when requested by Management Personnel.
- Ensure proper product packaging is complete before placing in proper location.
- Must adhere to normal work schedule, starting and stopping times and company attendance/tardiness policy.
- Must be able to work necessary overtime.
- Assist in other jobs and duties as needed.
- Perform any duties you are OJT certified to do.
- Helping to keep the work area clean.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to sit on a Lift Truck for long periods of time.
- Must pass vision requirements for operating lift truck.
- Must be able to mount/dismount 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 On Board Computer.
Shaw Employee Benefits Include:
- 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.
Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Title
Lift Truck Operator
Position Overview
Shaw Industries is seeking Lift Truck Operators for 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.
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more.
Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.
Responsibilities:
Considering job knowledge, job environment, effort, manipulative skill, judgment, safety knowledge and responsibility:
- To retrieve product from inventory bins and transport them to proper location as instructed by onboard computer or Management Personnel.
- Place unwrapped product on the wrapping station as needed.
- Raise or lower dock leveler as needed.
- Use orange cone system for full or empty trailers.
- Use Lift Truck to transport palletized freight as needed.
- Have the Lift Truck battery changed as needed.
- Must hand load trailers when requested by Management Personnel.
- Ensure proper product packaging is complete before placing in proper location.
- Must adhere to normal work schedule, starting and stopping times and company attendance/tardiness policy.
- Must be able to work necessary overtime.
- Assist in other jobs and duties as needed.
- Perform any duties you are OJT certified to do.
- Helping to keep the work area clean.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to sit on a Lift Truck for long periods of time.
- Must pass vision requirements for operating lift truck.
- Must be able to mount/dismount 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 On Board Computer.
Shaw Employee Benefits Include:
- 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.
Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Tips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Industrial Truck Operator
Confirm your OPT authorization matches the role
Industrial Truck Operator positions must be directly related to your degree field. Supply chain, logistics, or industrial engineering graduates have the clearest connection. Document how the role applies your academic training before accepting any offer.
Get your forklift certification before applying
Most employers require OSHA-compliant forklift certification before your start date. Completing it before applying removes a common hiring barrier and signals you're ready to work immediately, which matters when employers are evaluating OPT timelines.
Target employers in large logistics and manufacturing networks
Companies operating large distribution centers or production facilities hire Industrial Truck Operators at scale. These employers have HR infrastructure familiar with work authorization, making OPT employment authorization documents less of an obstacle during onboarding.
Apply early relative to your OPT start date
Employers unfamiliar with OPT often need time to review your Employment Authorization Document. Starting your search 60 to 90 days before your OPT begins gives hiring managers enough runway to complete onboarding without authorization gaps.
Prepare a clear one-page explanation of your OPT status
Many warehouse and logistics employers have limited experience with F-1 OPT. A brief, plain-language summary of your work authorization period, EAD card details, and any STEM extension eligibility helps HR process your paperwork faster and with fewer delays.
Prioritize roles with an I-983 training plan if STEM-eligible
If your degree qualifies for STEM OPT, confirm your employer can sign and oversee the required I-983 training plan. Not all warehouse employers are set up for this, so asking early saves you from accepting a role that cannot support the extension.
Industrial Truck Operator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can F-1 OPT students legally work as Industrial Truck Operators?
Yes, provided the role relates to your degree field. Graduates in supply chain management, industrial engineering, or logistics have the most direct connection. Your EAD card authorizes full-time employment in any position tied to your major, so you must be able to articulate how operating industrial trucks fits your academic program.
Do Industrial Truck Operator jobs qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
They can, but only if your degree is on the STEM Designated Degree Program List and the role connects to that field. Industrial engineering, logistics systems, and supply chain degrees often qualify. The employer must also be E-Verify enrolled and willing to complete the I-983 training plan, which not all warehouse employers are prepared to do.
Where can I find Industrial Truck Operator jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and visa-sponsored job seekers, so the listings are filtered for work-authorization-friendly employers. Searching there saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that an employer won't work with OPT candidates. Browse Industrial Truck Operator roles on Migrate Mate to find employers already familiar with EAD documentation.
What happens if my OPT expires before my employer files for an H-1B?
If your OPT expires and no other work authorization is in place, you must stop working immediately. Industrial Truck Operator roles are not typically H-1B visa eligible because the position may not meet the specialty occupation standard. You should discuss long-term visa options with your employer and a licensed immigration attorney well before your OPT end date.
Do I need to report an Industrial Truck Operator job to my DSO during OPT?
Yes. You must report any new employer, change in employment, or gap in employment to your Designated School Official within 10 days. This includes the employer name, address, and job title. Failing to update your SEVIS record can jeopardize your OPT status, even if your EAD is still valid and you are actively working.