Material Handler III GHB Calhoun GA 1st Shift ***3 am- 11am***

Mohawk Industries; Georgia; On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries in Georgia is hiring a Material Handler for the 1st shift (3 am – 11 am). You will perform packaging, labeling, and loading tasks to support production and delivery to internal departments and customers.

This role requires basic English literacy, the ability to lift 60–80 lbs, and a willingness to complete health, safety, and lift-truck training. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with on‑the‑job training provided.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED equivalency is preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to obtain certification for operation of powered lift truck and operate safely.
• Successful completion of on-the-job training programs.
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training.
• May be required to use PC and other department-specific database systems.
• Reads and writes in standard English and is proficient in performing basic math calculations such as addition and subtraction.
• Prior experience in a warehouse or as a general laborer preferred.
• Must be an effective team member.
• Good oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with others in the immediate work unit and related support areas.
• Ability to follow simple verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Working conditions include hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and noise.
• Requires standing more than 2/3 of the time.
• Requires regular lifting between 60-80 lbs

Responsibilities

• Checks material for defects before beginning the packaging process and weighs finished products to ensure high-quality products are delivered to internal departments and/or customers.
• Collects finished product and pre-packs it at a wrap/banding/bagging station.
• Manually loads packaged material onto pallets, skids, and boxes, and secures material or products for transport to designated areas.
• Pulls and stages materials as required to meet production demands.
• Place sleeve on vacuumed rolls to complete the final packaging of the product.
• Place proper labeling on packaged carpet pad rolls. Operates related production equipment in a safe manner.
• Records quality and output measures, and completes any other necessary paperwork.
• Performs general housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Reading and writing English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Powered lift truck certification

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.

1st Shift 3 am - 11 am

The Material Handler is responsible for job duties that may include some or all of the following: packaging, labeling, and loading products for delivery to internal departments and/or customers; recording quality and output measures and completing other paperwork. Duties are performed under general supervision following standard work procedures and guidelines.

This position performs one or a combination of the following duties:

• Checks material for defects before beginning the packaging process and weighs finished products to ensure high-quality products are delivered to internal departments and/or customers.
• Collects finished product and pre-packs it at a wrap/banding/bagging station
• Manually loads packaged material onto pallets, skids, and boxes, and secures material or products for transport to designated areas
• Pulls and stages materials as required to meet production demands
• Place sleeve on vacuumed rolls to complete the final packaging of the product
• Place proper labeling on packaged carpet pad rolls Operates related production equipment in a safe manner
• Records quality and output measures, and completes any other necessary paperwork
• Performs general housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED equivalency is preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to obtain certification for operation of powered lift truck and operate safely.
• Successful completion of on-the-job training programs.
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training.
• May be required to use PC and other department-specific database systems.
• Reads and writes in standard English and is proficient in performing basic math calculations such as addition and subtraction.
• Prior experience in a warehouse or as a general laborer preferred.
• Must be an effective team member.
• Good oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with others in the immediate work unit and related support areas.
• Ability to follow simple verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Working conditions include hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and noise.
• Requires standing more than 2/3 of the time.
• Requires regular lifting between 60-80 lbs

EOE Minorities/Females/Disabled/Protected Veterans

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.