Lift Truck Operator III DRD Chatsworth GA 1st Shift

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. seeks a Lift Truck Operator III for the DRD in Dalton, GA on 1st shift. You will perform pre-operational checks, safely operate lift equipment, and support warehouse activities.

Qualifications include a HS diploma or GED, basic math, and strong written/spoken communication. Prior warehouse experience is preferred; training will be provided for safety protocols and equipment handling.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Reads/writes standard English; performs basic math.
• Complete required on-the-job safety training.
• Warehouse or general labor experience preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Able to lift 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operational safety checks and vehicle inspection.
• Recharge lift truck battery or refuel the gas tank.
• Unload goods from storage areas, bin locations, or trailers.
• Operate handheld scanner and RF unit per instructions.
• Load/unload materials not designed for forks.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Safety training

Lifting capability

Education

HS diploma/GED

Job description

Lift Truck Operator III DRD Chatsworth GA 1st Shift

Date: Sep 24, 2026

Location: Dalton, Georgia, United States, 30721

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.

EOE MINORITIES / FEMALES / PROTECTED VETERANS / DISABLED

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.