Lift Truck Operator III DRD Chatsworth GA 1st Shift

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

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.

1st Shift 8 am – 4 pm

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 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.