Forklift Operator III - 1st Shift (12-Hour)

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Dalton, Georgia is seeking a Lift Truck Operator III (1st Shift) to operate gasoline or electric-powered forklifts and related equipment to move materials across loading, processing, and storage areas.

The role follows standard work procedures under supervision. You will load and unload materials, perform routine maintenance, complete vehicle reports, and adhere to safety training and SOPs; no prior experience is required, but you must read, write English and do basic

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No prior experience required.
• Reads and writes in standard English and proficient in basic math calculations.
• Successful completion of all required on the job training.
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training.
• Prior experience in a warehouse or as a general laborer preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates a man-up truck.
• Operates drive gasoline- or electric-powered trucks to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
• Operates lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams and swivel-hooks, hoists, and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, and stack material.
• Moves pallets, skids, and boxes, and secures material or products for transport to designated areas.
• Dumps, sprays, or releases materials into hoppers.
• Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, Cleaning, Lubricating, Fueling.
• Completes daily Vehicle Condition Report.
• Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, cars, or lifting devices.
• Operates or tends automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines.
• 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.
• 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

Team player

Communication skills

Follow instructions

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF unit

Job description

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Dalton, Georgia is seeking a Lift Truck Operator III (1st Shift) to operate gasoline or electric-powered forklifts and related equipment to move materials across loading, processing, and storage areas.

The role follows standard work procedures under supervision. You will load and unload materials, perform routine maintenance, complete vehicle reports, and adhere to safety training and SOPs; no prior experience is required, but you must read, write English and do basic