LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR II - C Shift

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Chatsworth, Georgia, is seeking a Lift Truck Operator II for C shift. You will perform pre-operational safety checks, operate a lift truck, scan items with a handheld RF device, and assist with loading and unloading materials. This role requires basic math skills, English literacy, and safety training.

The position emphasizes safe operation, adherence to procedures, and cooperation with the warehouse team to support continuous production flow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred.
• Reads and writes in standard English and proficient in basic math.
• Successful completion of required on-the-job training.
• Ability to operate equipment safely as trained.
• Health and environmental safety training completed.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operational safety checks and vehicle inspection before operating equipment.
• Recharge lift truck battery or refuel gas tank.
• Unload goods from storage areas, bin locations, or trailers.
• Operate handheld scanning device and follow RF unit instructions.
• Manually load/unload items not designed for forks or poles.
• Other tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Lift 100 pounds

Safety compliance

Reading/writing English

Communication skills

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

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LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR II - C Shift

Date: Oct 2, 2026

Location: Chatsworth, Georgia, United States, 30705

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.

Responsibilities:

• Perform pre-operational safety checks and complete a vehicle inspection report before operating equipment
• Recharge lift truck battery or replace/refuel the gas tank
• Unload goods from storage areas, bin locations, or trailers
• Correctly operate the hand-held scanning device and follow instructions given by the onboard RF unit.
• Manually load/unload pad or other material not designed to be handled by forks or pole
• Any other tasks assigned by management

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred.
• Reads and writes in standard English and proficient in performing basic math calculations such as addition and subtraction.
• Successful completion of all required on the job training.
• Ability to operate equipment safely as trained.
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training.
• Prior experience in a warehouse or as a general laborer preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with others in the immediate work unit and related support areas.
• Ability to follow simple verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Ability to lift 100 pounds.

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.