LIFT TRUCK Operator II - 2ND Shift; Dalton, Georgia,

What We Need

Mohawk is looking for a Lift Truck Operator II in the Dalton, Ga area.

You will operate gasoline or electric-powered industrial trucks or tractors equipped with a pole, forklift and/or elevated platform to move materials. Duties are performed under general supervision following standard work procedures and guidelines.

• Operates a man-up truck
• Must be able to perform the following duties:
  • Operates drive gasoline- or electric-powered trucks to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
  • 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, and boxes, and secures material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Dumps, sprays, or releases materials into hoppers.
  • Performs routine checks and is responsible for daily cleaning; completes daily Vehicle Condition Report (inspections).
  • Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, cars, or lifting devices.
  • Operates or tends automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines.
  • Weighs materials or products and records weight and other production data as required.
  • Operate and follow instructions as directed by Manager / Crew Leader and onboard RF unit.
  • Records quality and output measures and completes any other necessary paperwork.
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision
• May be assigned to operator bailer to bail carpet, yarn, yarn tubes, etc. as needed
• Follow all established standard operating procedures
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary
• Perform other tasks assigned by management

• High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• Reads and writes in standard English and proficient in performing basic math calculations such as addition and subtraction.
• Successful completion of all required on the job training.
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training.
• 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 in related support areas.
• Ability to follow simple verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.

• Frequently required to reach, handle, stand, walk, sit, and stoop.
• Occasionally required to kneel. Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds frequently throughout a 12 hour shift.
• Must be able to work 12 hour shifts either day or night, weekdays or weekends as scheduled.
• Work in a normal industrial environment with inherent background noise, dirt, humidity, and temperature variations.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and in precarious places.
• Working conditions include hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and noise.
• Requires standing more than 2/3 of time.
• Requires regular lifting up to 100 pounds.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.