LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR I

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Summerville (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is seeking a Lift Truck Operator I to support loading/unloading trailers and moving materials. This role requires certification eligibility and safe lift-truck operation in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

As a Fortune 500 flooring leader, Mohawk offers opportunities for growth and development within a global manufacturing environment. Equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass eye exam.
• Must have or be able to obtain lift truck certification.
• Must have ability to mount & dismount lift truck repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for loading and unloading trailers.
• Responsible for relocating and stacking bales of PLASTIC in an orderly fashion.
• Responsible for filling and changing propane gas tanks on lift truck.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Eye exam clearance

Lift truck operation

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

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LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR I

Date: Aug 27, 2026

Are you looking for more?

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to pass eye exam
• Must have or be able to obtain lift truck certification
• Must have ability to mount & dismount lift truck repeatedly

Job Tasks

• Responsible for loading and unloading trailers
• Responsible for relocating and stacking bales of PLASTIC in an orderly fashion
• Responsible for filling and changing propane gas tanks on lift truck
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times
• Performs other duties as required.

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.