Material Handler I Chehalis WA 1st Shift

Mohawk Industries; Chehalis (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries in Chehalis, WA is seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate to safely handle products, prepare orders, and keep the distribution center running smoothly. You will operate forklifts, count inventory, and follow safety procedures with opportunities for training and career growth.

The role offers a challenging environment in a Fortune 500 global flooring company, with emphasis on teamwork, accuracy, and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to become certified on lift equipment.
• Ability to operate on-board RF equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pulls products (bulk pallets using forklift or boxes) and transports from warehouse to docks using a lift.
• Picks product from rack locations.
• Performs cycle counts for picking and bulk locations.
• Audits pallets to ensure accurate order fulfillment.
• Complies with all safety policies including Zero Contact Forklift Program and daily inspection of powered industrial equipment.
• Operate stretch wrap machine.
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision.
• Follow all established standard operating procedures.
• Perform general housekeeping duties and other tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Basic math

Communication

Team player

Independent work

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

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.

What We Need

To safely, accurately and efficiently handle various types of products for the purpose of receiving, locating or shipping. Product may include packages, cartons or palletized items. Safely operates a variety of powered industrial equipment in the distribution of laminate flooring.

What You’ll Do

• Pulls products (bulk pallets using forklift or individual boxes manually), ranging from one small piece of flooring to a whole pallet, and transports from warehouse to docks using a lift
• Picks product from rack locations
• Performs Cycle Counts for picking and bulk locations
• Audits pallets to ensure accurate order fulfillment
• Complies with all company safety policies and procedures including participating in Zero Contact Forklift Program through daily inspection of Powered Industrial Equipment
• Operate stretch wrap machine
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision
• Follow all established standard operating procedures
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessaryPerform other tasks assigned by management

What You Have

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to become certified on all types of lift equipment (fork, reach truck, cherry picker picker).
• Ability to operate on-board RF equipment preferred

What You’re Good At

• Basic PC skills for data entry and familiar with use of email
• Basic arithmetic skills
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively, productively and professionally with team members, other departments, and external drivers
• Must be able to work independently, without constant supervision
• Excellent attendance, including punctuality, required
• Must be an effective team member.
• Ability to follow simple verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.

What else?

• Must be able to lift 50 - 80 lbs throughout the entire shift.
• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, push, pull and reach for long periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to work any shift or amount of hours deemed necessary by management

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.