Forklift Operator I: Growth & Training

Mohawk Industries; Glasgow (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is seeking a forklift operator to support our industrial facility operations. You will move materials, load and unload using powered trucks, and ensure accurate data recording of weights and production metrics.

The role requires adherence to safety procedures, routine equipment maintenance, and participation in training. Candidates should be comfortable with manual handling and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Operates powered trucks to transport materials between different areas of the facility.
• Moves pallets, skids, and boxes; secures material or products for transport to designated areas.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment: cleaning, fueling, completes daily equipment check.
• Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, etc.
• Weighs materials or products and records weight and other production data as required.
• Operate and follow instructions as directed by an onboard RF unit.
• Records quality and output measures and completes any other necessary paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision.
• Follow all established standard operating procedures.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary.
• Perform other tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Quality data recording

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

Mohawk Industries is seeking a forklift operator to support our industrial facility operations. You will move materials, load and unload using powered trucks, and ensure accurate data recording of weights and production metrics.

The role requires adherence to safety procedures, routine equipment maintenance, and participation in training. Candidates should be comfortable with manual handling and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.