Material Handler I - Forklift & Warehouse Ops

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, a Fortune 500 global flooring leader, seeks a Material Handler I in Thomasville, NC for 2nd shift. The role involves safely and efficiently handling products for receiving, locating, or shipping, using powered industrial equipment.

You will pull, pick, audit, and assist with cycle counts while adhering to safety standards. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, lift equipment certification ability, basic PC and arithmetic skills, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to become certified on all types of lift equipment (fork, reach truck, cherry picker).
• Ability to operate on-board RF equipment preferred.
• Basic PC skills for data entry and familiar with use of email.
• Basic arithmetic skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, productively and professionally with team members, other departments, and external drivers.
• Must be able to work independently, without constant supervision.
• Must be an effective team member.
• Ability to follow simple verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision.
• Follow all established standard operating procedures.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary.
• Perform other tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Basic arithmetic

Data entry

Email usage

Effective communication

Independent work

Team interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Reach truck

Cherry picker

RF equipment

Job description

Mohawk Industries, a Fortune 500 global flooring leader, seeks a Material Handler I in Thomasville, NC for 2nd shift. The role involves safely and efficiently handling products for receiving, locating, or shipping, using powered industrial equipment.

You will pull, pick, audit, and assist with cycle counts while adhering to safety standards. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, lift equipment certification ability, basic PC and arithmetic skills, and strong teamwork.