Material Handler I Thomasville NC 3rd Shift

Mohawk Industries; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is seeking a dedicated forklift operator for the 3rd shift (10 pm - 6:30 am) to safely handle products in the distribution center. You will operate forklifts and RF equipment, pick items from racks, and perform cycle counts to ensure accurate order fulfillment.

Adherence to safety policies and participation in the Zero Contact Forklift Program are required. Responsibilities include pallet moves, stretch wrap operations, and supporting continuous improvements while maintaining

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to operate lift equipment and RF devices.
• Commitment to safety and accuracy in inventory handling.

Responsibilities

• Pull and transport products using forklift or manually.
• Pick products from rack locations and assist with order fulfillment.
• Conduct cycle counts for locations and audits for accuracy.
• Follow safety policies, participate in Zero Contact Forklift Program, inspect equipment daily.
• Operate stretch wrap machine and assist training as needed.
• Maintain housekeeping and perform other tasks as directed by management.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF equipment

Cycle counts

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

3rd Shift 10 pm - 6:30 am

Primary Objective

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.

Major Function And Scope

• 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 fulfilment
• 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 necessary
• Perform other tasks assigned by management

Knowledge, Experience, Certifications

• 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

Competencies

• 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.

Physical Requirements / Other Pertinent Job Information

• 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.