Lift Truck Operator II Thomasville NC A1 Shift

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Thomasville, NC is seeking a forklift operator to ensure timely movement of finished goods into warehouse locations. You will operate sit-down forklifts, follow RF-unit instructions, and help maintain packaging lines while adhering to safety rules.

The role requires at least a high school diploma or GED and is ideal for candidates with forklift experience who can work in a busy industrial environment. Equal opportunity employer. Training and onboarding are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months forklift experience preferred.
• Successful completion of all required on the job training.
• Must be able to operate a computer.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit down forklift to transport materials between packaging, loading, processing, and storage areas.
• Follow instructions from the onboard RF unit.
• Ensure safe handling and packing materials.
• Maintain clean and safe work areas; participate in housekeeping duties.
• Assist with loading/unloading and pallet movement as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Basic math

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Date: Oct 21, 2026

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.