Forklift Operator I – D Shift | Entry‑Level Warehouse Role

Mohawk Industries Inc.; Bridgeport (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, a Fortune 500 flooring leader, seeks a Lift Truck Operator I for the D shift. You will operate gasoline or electric-powered forklifts to move materials, load/unload, and support manufacturing workflows in a fast-paced warehouse.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent; Lift Truck Certification is preferred. You will perform pre-shift inspections, follow safety procedures, and maintain production records as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Lift truck certification preferred.
• On-the-job training provided for safety and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates gasoline/electric forklifts to move materials between areas.
• Uses lifting devices to load, unload, transport and stack items.
• Moves pallets and secures materials for designated areas.
• Dumps/releases materials into hoppers as required.
• Performs routine vehicle/equipment maintenance.
• Loads/unloads materials from pallets manually when needed.
• Operates automatic stacking/loading/cutting machines.
• Weighs materials and records weight and production data.
• Records quality and output metrics and completes paperwork.
• Performs pre-shift daily forklift inspection.
• Attends required job-related training.
• Follows all safety procedures and housekeeping rules.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Operate forklift

Teamwork

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Lift Truck Certification preferred

Job description

Mohawk Industries, a Fortune 500 flooring leader, seeks a Lift Truck Operator I for the D shift. You will operate gasoline or electric-powered forklifts to move materials, load/unload, and support manufacturing workflows in a fast-paced warehouse.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent; Lift Truck Certification is preferred. You will perform pre-shift inspections, follow safety procedures, and maintain production records as part of a collaborative team.