Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift Warehouse

Mohawk Industries; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, a Fortune 500 global flooring leader, is seeking a Forklift Operator for the 2nd shift (4pm-12am) at our facility in Georgia. You will perform pre-operational safety checks, operate RF equipment, and handle loading/unloading tasks while adhering to health and safety training requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, English literacy, basic math skills, and the ability to lift 80 pounds frequently. Prior warehouse experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Reads and writes English and performs basic math.
• On-the-job safety training completed.
• Health and environmental safety training completed.
• Ability to lift 80 pounds frequently.
• Warehouse or general labor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operational safety checks and complete a vehicle inspection report before operating equipment.
• Recharge the lift truck battery or replace/refuel the gas tank.
• Unload goods from storage areas, bin locations, or trailers.
• Understand and follow instructions from the RF unit. Correctly operate the hand-held scanning device.
• Manually load/unload pad or other material not designed to be handled by forks or pole.
• Must be receptive to all training related to the lift truck operator position or any cross training deemed necessary by supervision.
• Any other tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Forklift operation

English literacy

Basic math skills

Safety awareness

RF scanner operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanner

Hand-held scanner

Job description

Mohawk Industries, a Fortune 500 global flooring leader, is seeking a Forklift Operator for the 2nd shift (4pm-12am) at our facility in Georgia. You will perform pre-operational safety checks, operate RF equipment, and handle loading/unloading tasks while adhering to health and safety training requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, English literacy, basic math skills, and the ability to lift 80 pounds frequently. Prior warehouse experience is preferred.