Lift Truck Operator II - 3rd Shift

Lift Truck Operator II - 3rd Shift

Location:

Dalton, Georgia, United States, 30720

Requisition

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.

What you’ll do:

• Operates a man‑up truck
• Must be able to perform the following duties:
  • Operate gasoline‑ or electric‑powered trucks to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
  • Operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams and swivel‑hooks, hoists, and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, and stack material.
  • Move pallets, skids, and boxes, and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
  • Dumps, sprays, or releases materials into hoppers.
  • Perform routine checks and be responsible for daily:
    • Cleaning
    • Completing daily Vehicle Condition Report (inspections)
  • Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, cars, or lifting devices.
  • Operate or tend automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines.
  • Weigh materials or products and record weight and other production data as required.
  • Operate and follow instructions as directed by Manager / Crew Leader and onboard RF unit.
  • Record quality and output measures and complete 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

What you have:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred.
• No prior experience required.
• Reads and writes in standard English and is 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.

What you’re good at:

• 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.

What else?

• 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 two‑thirds 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.