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LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR I - 3rd Shift (11p-7:30a)

Mohawk Industries, Inc., Calhoun, GA, United States


LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR I - 3rd Shift (11p-7:30a)
At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-operational safety checks and complete a vehicle inspection report before operating equipment

Recharge lift truck battery or replace/refuel the gas tank

Unload goods from storage areas, bin locations, or trailers

Correctly operate the hand‑held scanning device and follow instructions given by the onboard RF unit

Manually load/unload pad or other material not designed to be handled by forks or pole

Any other tasks assigned by management

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred

Reads and writes in standard English and proficient in performing basic math calculations such as addition and subtraction

Successful completion of all required on the job training

Ability to operate equipment safely as trained

Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training

Prior experience in a warehouse or as a general laborer preferred

Good oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with others in the immediate work unit and related support areas

Ability to follow simple verbal and written instructions

Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations

Ability to lift 100 pounds

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry‑leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick‑Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.

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