Warehouse Lead Mendota Heights MN 1st Shift ***25.98 an hour***

Mohawk Industries; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries in Saint Paul, MN, seeks a Warehouse Lead for the 1st shift (6 am–3 pm) to supervise warehouse operations, shipping, and loading activities. You will direct staff, ensure accurate order fulfillment, and uphold Mohawk safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires forklift certification, OSHA and DOT knowledge, and at least 18 months in lead duties. Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• OSHA regulations knowledge
• Basic knowledge of DOT requirements
• Commitment to Mohawk safety standards
• Forklift certification
• Minimum 18 months experience in lead roles
• Ability to sit/stand/lift and work with physical demands
• Ability to work independently within a team environment
• Strong written communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions

Responsibilities

• Oversee warehouse operations on a designated shift to ensure accuracy and on-time shipping
• Direct loading procedures for products onto delivery trucks
• Train new employees on equipment operation, shipping, receiving, loading, unloading
• Certify and supervise forklift operation
• Operate lift equipment and related machinery for handling flooring products
• Monitor performance and provide feedback to management
• Provide backup leadership in supervisor's absence
• Lead safety meetings and implement safety initiatives
• Attend job-related trainings and perform other tasks as assigned

Skills

Forklift certified

Team leadership

Safety aware

English literacy

Documentation

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 6 am - 3 pm

Responsibilities

Perform various functions in support of warehouse operation, including shipping, loading, and delivery of flooring products. Position requires multiple skills and extensive knowledge of warehouse functions and operation.

• Oversee functions of warehouse workers on an assigned shift to ensure accuracy and completeness of warehouse responsibilities and on-time shipping
• Direct employees on correct loading process of products on delivery trucks
• Train new employees on equipment operation, shipping, receiving, loading, unloading, and other warehouse responsibilities
• Certify employees on forklift operation
• Operate lift truck or other machinery used in preparing and loading flooring products for shipment
• Informally monitor employee performance and provide feedback to management on issues/concerns
• Provide backup in absence of supervisor
• Demonstrate expected safe work habits to others – lead by example
• Assist in leading safety meetings and implementing safety initiatives
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision
• Perform other tasks assigned by management

Qualifications

Knowledge of OSHA regulations. Basic knowledge of DOT requirements. Knowledge and demonstrated commitment to Mohawk safety standards. Forklift certified.

At least 18 months experience in functions being assigned to lead. Demonstrated positive work habits, dependability, and good attendance.

• Must be able to sit, stand, reach, bend, and twist without restrictions.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift 80 lbs. several times a shift.
• Vision must be correctable to 20/40.
• Will be required to climb on and off a lift truck numerous times a shift.
• Must be able to load and unload pad materials without restriction
• Forklift Certified and able to operate all types of lift truck equipment in assigned facility
• Must be able to read and write in English
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision in a team; work well with others and must show enthusiasm, initiate, and pride in work
• Ability to form basic mathematics and weight measures
• Written communication, organizational skills and problem-solving capabilities, detail-oriented and the ability to communicate with others
• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions and interpret department operating standards
• Under minimum supervision, job duties are subject to specific instructions and standard work routine.
• Ability to communicate in standard English to understand and follow verbal or written instructions and to keep simple records and make reports.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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.