Material Handler III at Mohawk Industries Eldersburg, MD

Mohawk Industries; Eldersburg (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Match on 401(k)

Employee Purchase Discount

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Mohawk Industries – Dal‑Tile is seeking a Material Handler III responsible for picking customer orders and conveying them to packing or shipping. You will operate stand‑up forklifts/order picker equipment, use the WMS, and ensure stock accuracy.

The role requires a high school diploma, 3+ years in distribution/warehouse, and forklift certification with at least 6 months on stand‑up equipment. Join a safety‑driven, team environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks to pick customer orders and convey orders to the packing station or shipping area.
• Assemble customer orders from stock using order picker equipment or stand‑up forklift.
• Utilize Warehouse Management System (WMS) to manage stock and process orders.
• Verify stock availability and audit orders for accuracy.
• Convey picked orders to packing station or shipping area.
• Monitor equipment or processes and report problems to supervisor.
• Follow standard operating and safety procedures and maintain a clean, safe area.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Record-keeping

Listening

Basic English

Safety-conscious

Forklift operator

Trucks operation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Sit-Down Forklift Operator

Tools

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Job description

Material Handler III – Dal‑Tile, Mohawk Industries

Shift

• 1st Shift, Monday – Friday
• 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM

Pay Rate

• Entry: $22.34
• 3‑Month Increase: $24.14

Primary Objective

• Operate powered industrial trucks to pick customer orders and convey orders to the packing station or shipping area.

Major Functions and Scope

• Operate powered industrial trucks to pick customer orders and convey orders to the packing station or shipping area.
• Operate order picker equipment or stand‑up forklift to assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets.
• Utilize Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Verify stock availability and audit orders for accuracy.
• Convey picked orders to packing station or shipping area.
• Monitor equipment or processes and report problems to supervisor.
• Follow standard operating and safety procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized area.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Experience and Knowledge Required

• High School diploma or equivalent experience; Certified Sit‑Down Forklift Operator.
• 3 or more years of previous distribution/warehouse experience.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience with stand‑up forklift or order picker equipment.

Competencies

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good record‑keeping skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Accurate measurement capability.
• Basic English proficiency.
• Work safely and conscientiously.
• Dal‑Tile certified to operate powered industrial trucks.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms.
• Walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed.
• May sometimes sit, climb, or balance.
• May lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Average of 25 picks per hour, with 65% of picks weighing 50–70 lbs and 35% weighing 20–40 lbs.
• Vision requirements include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, varying temperatures, and loud noise.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

• Company Match on 401(k)
• Employee Purchase Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement

EEO Statement

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran.