Lift Truck Operator I Glasgow VA 2nd Shift

Mohawk Industries Inc.; Virginia; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is seeking a Lift Truck Operator I for the Glasgow, VA facility on the 2nd shift. The role involves operating forklifts to move and stack materials, loading and unloading, and completing routine equipment checks. You will track weights and production data and follow RF unit instructions.

The position emphasizes safe operation, adherence to SOPs, and accurate record-keeping. Training will be provided as part of a team-focused manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Operates powered trucks to move materials between facility areas.
• Performs routine maintenance: cleaning, fueling, daily checks.
• Loads/unloads materials onto pallets, skids or platforms.
• Records weights and production data as required.
• Follows RF unit instructions and completes required paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Operates a power industrial truck as needed.
• Moves pallets, skids, and boxes and secures materials for transport.
• Performs routine maintenance such as cleaning, fueling and checks.
• Loads/unloads materials manually when required.
• Records quality data and completes necessary paperwork.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Equipment maintenance

RF unit operation

Recordkeeping

Job description

Lift Truck Operator I Glasgow VA 2nd Shift

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.

• Operates a power industrial truck as needed
• Must be able to perform the following duties:
  • Operates powered trucks to transport materials between different areas of the facility.
  • Operates lifting devices, such as forklifts, hoists, etc. to load, unload, transport, and stack material.
  • 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.
• 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

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.