Senior Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Dalton, GA is seeking a 2nd shift forklift operator to support warehouse operations. The role requires safe operation of lift equipment, routine safety checks, and accurate handling of goods and scanning tasks.

The position emphasizes reliability, basic math skills and good communication while lifting up to 100 pounds and following health and safety training, with responsibilities spanning loading, unloading and inventory movement on the warehouse floor.

Qualifications

• Reads and writes in standard English.
• Performs basic arithmetic calculations.
• Completed required on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operational safety checks and vehicle inspection report.
• Recharge lift truck battery or refuel gas tank.
• Unload goods from storage areas, bin locations, or trailers.
• Operate handheld scanning device and follow RF unit instructions.
• Load/unload pallets or other material not designed for forks.
• Carry out other tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Reading and writing English

Basic math

Safety training

Communication skills

Teamwork

Ability to lift 100 pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand-held scanner

Job description

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Dalton, GA is seeking a 2nd shift forklift operator to support warehouse operations. The role requires safe operation of lift equipment, routine safety checks, and accurate handling of goods and scanning tasks.

The position emphasizes reliability, basic math skills and good communication while lifting up to 100 pounds and following health and safety training, with responsibilities spanning loading, unloading and inventory movement on the warehouse floor.