Lift Truck Operator II Thomasville NC 3rd Shift

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Thomasville (NC); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Thomasville, NC is seeking a dependable Forklift Operator to move finished goods within the warehouse and support packaging, loading, and storage operations. You will operate a sit-down forklift, follow RF unit directions, and ensure accurate pallet handling and inventory flow.

The role requires basic math, good communication, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Training on safety procedures and health/environmental standards is provided as part of on-boarding.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months forklift experience preferred.
• Must complete on-the-job training.
• Health and environmental safety training completion required.
• Effective team member with good communication.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Strong attention to safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklift to move materials between packaging, loading, processing, and storage areas.
• Follow RF unit instructions and safety procedures.
• Fill packaging supplies in pack line areas and machines.
• Pallet handling and barcode application (pallet feet).
• Assist unloading/shuttles and loading of trucks.
• Load trailers safely using proper loading techniques.
• Inspect pallets for quality and assist with stock variance issues.
• Maintain housekeeping in the outfeed area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

Basic math

Effective communication

Computer literacy

RF unit handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

Location: Thomasville, North Carolina, United States, 27360

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.

Primary Objective:

Operate sit down forklift and ensure timely movement of finished goods inventory into warehouse locations. Duties are performed under general supervision following standard work procedures and guidelines.

Major Function and Scope:

• Must be able to perform the following duties:
  • Operates sit down forklift to transport materials between packaging, loading, processing, and storage areas.
  • Operate and follow instructions as directed by an onboard RF unit.
  • Complies with all safety rules and procedures.
  • Ensures pack line areas and machines are filled with packaging supplies.
  • Places empty pallets in location and attaches bar codes (pallet feet).
  • Assists in the unloading of shuttles on and loading of trucks.
  • Pulls bulk pallets of flooring from warehouse to docks.
  • Communicates with office staff on upcoming needs in support of the direct loading program (ie. trailers needed, when full and need replacement)
  • Loads trailers in support of the direct loading program in a safe, efficient manner avoiding damage to newly created product with proper loading techniques
  • Inspects pallets for quality assurance at designated times based on volume and product
  • Assists both the PPF lead and the DC team lead with stock variance issues to ensure proper registration of pallets
  • Maintains proper housekeeping in the outfeed area (sweeping, emptying trash/recycling bins and dumpsters)
• 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

Type of Experience and Knowledge:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
• 6+ months forklift experience preferred
• Successful completion of all required on the job training.
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training.
• Must be an effective team member.
• Good oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with others in the immediate work unit and in related support areas.
• Ability to follow simple verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to operate a computer.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Frequently required to reach, handle, stand, walk, sit, and stoop.
• Work in a normal industrial environment with inherent background noise, dirt, humidity, and temperature variations.
• Requires regular lifting up to 40 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.