Material Handler III

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Eldersburg (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Match on 401k

Employee Purchase Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Dal-Tile, a Mohawk Industries subsidiary in Eldersburg, MD, is hiring an expert Material Handler to operate the distribution center's equipment, including reach truck, stand-up forklift, order picker, and pallet jack.

The role is 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:45 PM, with pay rates starting at $22.95 and rising to $24.80 after 3 months. Applicants must hold forklift certification and have warehouse experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent experience; Certified Sit-Down Forklift Operator.
• 3+ years of distribution/warehouse experience.
• Minimum 6 months experience on stand-up forklift or order picker equipment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Accurate measurement capability.
• Ability to understand and speak basic English.
• Must be Dal-Tile certified to operate powered industrial trucks.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks to pick customer orders and convey orders to packing or shipping.
• Operate order picker or stand-up forklift to assemble orders from stock and place on pallets.
• Use Warehouse Management System (WMS) to process orders and track inventory.
• Verify stock availability and audit orders for accuracy.
• Convey picked orders to packing/shipping areas and report issues to supervisor.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Order picker experience

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

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Date: Oct 8, 2026

Location: Eldersburg, Maryland, United States, 21784

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.

Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work.

Dal-Tile is currently seeking anexpert Material Handlerto join our TEAM! As a veteran Material Handler, we need someone that is ready to operate all equipment utilized in the distribution center such as the Reach Truck, Cherry Picker, Sit-Down Forklift and Electric Pallet Jack.

Shift : 1st Shift

• Monday - Friday
• 8:00AM-4:45PM

Pay Rate:

• Entry Rate: $22.95
• 3 Month Rate: $24.80

Primary Objective

• Operates various powered industrial trucks to pick customer orders and conveys orders to packing station or shipping area.

Major Function and Scope

• Operates various powered industrial trucks to pick customer orders and conveys orders to packing station or shipping area.
• Operates order picker equipment or stand-up forklift to assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets.
• Utilizes warehouse systems such as Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Verifies stock availability and audits orders for accuracy.
• Conveys picked orders to packing station or shipping area.
• Monitors equipment or processes and reports problems to supervisor.
• Follows standard operating and safety procedures.
• Keeps area safe, clean and organized.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Experience and Knowledge Required

• High School diploma or equivalent experience; Certified Sit-Down Forklift Operator.
• 3 or more years previous distribution/warehouse experience.
• Must have a minimum of 6 months previous stand-up forklift or order picker equipment experience.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Accurate measurement capability.
• Ability to understand and speak basic English.
• Ability to work in a safe and conscientious manner.
• Must be Dal-Tile certified to operate powered industrial trucks.

Other Pertinent Job Information:

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms.
• The associate is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The associate may be required to sometimes sit, climb or balance.
• The associate may lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• The aver number of picks per hour is 25 and the average weight is between 40-70 lbs with heavier picks (50-70 lbs) being 65% of the work shift and lighter weight items (20-40 lbs) being 35% of the work shift.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position includes close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures.
• The noise level is usually loud.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k,Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.

Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.