Lift Truck Operator III- Impreg

 

 

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.

 

 

What We Need:

This position will require you to operate propane or electric-powered industrial trucks equipped with forklift and/or elevated platforms to move materials. 

 

What You’ll Do: 

• Operates lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams and swivel-hooks, hoists, and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, and stack material.
• Moves pallets, skids, boxes, and secures material or products for transport to designated areas.
• Feeds materials into hoppers using dumping, spraying, or controlled release methods.
• Complete the daily Forklift Inspection Checklist prior to utilizing equipment.
• Follow all established standard operating procedures.
• Operates or tends to automatic stacking, loading, or cutting machines.
• Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, cars, conveyors, or lifting devices.
• Understands and follows all Company and Department safety policies, including personal protective equipment and alternate work procedures.
• Operate and follow instructions as directed by an onboard RF unit.
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision.
• Follow all established standard operating procedures.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary.
• Perform other tasks assigned by management.

 

What You Have:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior forklift experience required.
• Prior experience in a production or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with others in the immediate work unit and in related support areas.

 

What You’re Good At:

• Ability to operate Warehouse Management Systems via stationary and onboard computers.

• Demonstrated skills relating to time management and attention to detail.
• Following all established standard operating procedures in place.
• Operate Powered Industrial Lifts safely.

 

What Else? 

• This position requires the team member to work with machinery in an environment where there may be fluctuating temperatures, and additional department-specific variables. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required, and may include hearing protection, safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, and eye protection.  
• Must be comfortable working at heights.
• Other working conditions may include working 12-hour shifts and a fixed shift rotation, including holidays. 
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.; walking, bending, squatting, climbing ladders and stairs are required. 

 

Disclaimer: The information on this description was prepared by Compensation and department management and is designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

 

 

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.