Material Handler I Johnstown OH 1st Shift

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Johnstown (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Johnstown, OH seeks a Material Handler I on 1st shift to safely receive, locate, and ship products in a fast-paced distribution center.

The role requires operating powered industrial equipment, performing cycle counts, auditing pallets, and following safety procedures, with training provided.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, basic PC and arithmetic skills, and the ability to work independently as a team member.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to operate lift equipment certifications preferred.
• Basic PC skills and arithmetic; effective communication with team.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Safely, accurately and efficiently handle products for receiving, locating or shipping.
• Pulls products using forklift or manually and transports from warehouse to docks.
• Picks product from rack locations and performs cycle counts.
• Audits pallets to ensure accurate order fulfillment and safety compliance.
• Follow safety policies and participate in forklift program; attend training as needed.
• Perform general housekeeping and other tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanner familiarity

Basic PC skills

Arithmetic

Communication

Independent work

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Reach truck

Cherry picker

RF equipment

Job description

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Material Handler I Johnstown OH 1st Shift

Date: Sep 14, 2026

Location: Johnstown, Ohio, United States, 43031

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,accuratelyand efficiently handlevarious typesof products for the purpose of receiving,locatingor shipping.Productmay include packages,cartonsor palletized items. Safelyoperatesa variety of powered industrial equipment in the distribution of laminate flooring.

Whatyou’lldo:

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 ensureaccurateorder fulfillment

Complies withall company safety policies and procedures including participating in Zero Contact Forklift Program through daily inspection of Powered Industrial Equipment

Attend any job-related trainingdeemednecessary by supervision

Follow all established standard operating procedures

Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary

Perform other tasks assigned by management

Whatyouhave:

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Ability to become certified on all types of lift equipment (fork, reach truck, cherry picker picker).

Ability tooperateon-board RF equipment preferred

Whatyou’regood at:

Basic PC skills for data entry and familiar with use of email

Basic arithmetic skills

Ability to communicate effectively,productivelyand professionally with team members, other departments, and external drivers

Must be able to work independently, without constant supervision

Mustbe 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 - 80lbsthroughout the entire shift.

Must be able to walk, stand, bend, push, pull and reach forlong periodsof time.

Must be willing and able to work any shift oramountof hoursdeemednecessary 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.