Material Handler III

Dal-Tile Distribution, Inc.; Fontana, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company 401k match

Employee purchase discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Dal-Tile Distribution, Inc. is seeking an expert Material Handler to operate multiple powered industrial trucks in our distribution center, including reach trucks, sit-down forklifts, and order pickers. The role requires accuracy, safety, and adherence to standard procedures.

With a pay rate of $26.40 per hour, this full-time position emphasizes efficient order picking, inventory checks, and safe, organized workflow. Dal-Tile offers competitive benefits and opportunities within Mohawk Industries.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Sit-Down Forklift Operator.
• 3+ years distribution/warehouse experience.
• Minimum 6 months stand-up forklift order picker experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks to pick customer orders and convey orders to packing station or shipping area.
• Assemble customer orders from stock using order picker equipment or stand-up forklift and place on pallets.
• Use Warehouse Management System (WMS) to verify stock and audit orders for accuracy.
• Convey picked orders to packing station or shipping area and monitor equipment safety.
• Follow standard operating and safety procedures and keep work area clean and organized.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety consciousness

Communication skills

Record keeping

Basic English

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Sit-Down Forklift Operator

Tools

WMS

Reach Truck

Cherry Picker

Sit-Down Forklift

Electric Pallet Jack

Job description

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. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.

Dal-Tile is currently seeking an expert Material Handler to 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.

Pay Rate: $26.40

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 order picker equipment experience.

Competencies:

• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Good record keeping skills.
• Good listening 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!

Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Dont Work participant.

Job Type

Warehouse Jobs