Lift Truck Operator III – Day Shift (8a–4p)

Mohawk Industries; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is hiring for a warehouse associate to support daily operations in Dalton, GA. The role involves performing pre-operational safety checks, operating equipment, unloading goods, and using hand-held scanners to track inventory.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic math and English literacy, and ability to lift up to 100 pounds. On-the-job training and safety programs are provided to ensure smooth day-to-day workflow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred.
• Reads and writes in standard English and proficient in performing basic math calculations.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Safe operation

Reading & writing

Basic math

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanner

Forklift operation

Job description

Mohawk Industries is hiring for a warehouse associate to support daily operations in Dalton, GA. The role involves performing pre-operational safety checks, operating equipment, unloading goods, and using hand-held scanners to track inventory.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, basic math and English literacy, and ability to lift up to 100 pounds. On-the-job training and safety programs are provided to ensure smooth day-to-day workflow.