LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR III

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is seeking a Lift Truck Operator III in Georgia to support finishing department operations, including shipping, loading, delivery, and related safety procedures. The role requires lifting 40+ pounds, operating equipment safely, and completing required training.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, be at least 18, and pass the Mohawk lift truck certification test. Prior warehouse experience and dependable attendance are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred.
• Must be 18 years old.
• Pass Mohawk lift truck certification test.
• Reads and writes in standard English and performs basic math.
• Prior experience in a warehouse or general labor preferred.
• Dependable with good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Perform shipping, loading and delivery of flooring products, scrap, and milling dust.
• Perform pre-operational safety checks and vehicle inspections.
• Recharge lift truck battery or refuel gas tank.
• Keep finishing lines stocked with material needs.
• Unload goods from storage areas, bin locations or trailers.
• Follow management instructions and safety training.

Skills

Lift truck certification

Safety awareness

Mathematical calculations

Communication skills

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lift truck

Job description

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LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR III

Date: Oct 5, 2026

Location: Georgia, United States

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: In broad terms, briefly state the major purpose of primary objective of this position.

Perform various functions in support of finishing department operations, including shipping, loading and delivery of flooring products, scrap, and milling dust.

Major Function and Scope: Using brief narrative statements, describe each major function of responsibility explaining the scope of the function as appropriate.

Perform pre-operational safety checks and complete a vehicle inspection report before operating equipment

Recharge lift truck battery or replace/refuel gas tank

Lifting 40+ pounds numerous times during the work shift

Keep designated finishing lines stocked with all material needs

Monitor all milling typhoons for milling dust collection

Unload goods from storage areas, bin locations or trailers

Any other tasks assigned by management

Ability to multi-task and stay focused on safety while performing job duties

Ability to follow simple verbal and written instructions.

Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.

Ability to work 12-hour shifts

Ability to lift 80 pounds

Successful completion of all required on the job training.

Ability to operate equipment in a safe manner as trained.

Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training.

Type of Experience and Knowledge:

Knowledge, Experience, Certifications: Describe the education, knowledge required, years of experience, specific skills and abilities required to do the job on a fully competent basis.

High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred.

Must be 18 years old.

Other functions that may be assigned

Pass the Mohawk lift truck certification test.

Must Pass Eye Exam

Dependable with good attendance record.

Reads and writes in standard English and proficient in performing basic math calculations such as addition and subtraction.

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 in related support areas.

Competencies: Describe the specific skills required for this position in terms of technical, managerial, interpersonal skills and unique abilities.

Physical Requirements / Other Pertinent Job Information: (Such as: American with Disabilities Act- ADA requirements for certain hourly positions).

Disclaimer: The information on this description was prepared by Compensation and department management and is designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for long periods of time; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel object, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk; and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include color vision, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

- Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment may be moderate/high.

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.