LIft Truck Operator II

Lift Truck Operator II Garner NC (Garner, North Carolina, United States, 27360)

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Primary Objective
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Operate gasoline or electric‑powered industrial trucks equipped with forklift and/or elevated platform to move materials.

• Operates 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, boxes, and paper roll stock, and secures material or products for transport to designated areas.
• Unloads and loads raw materials from flatbed and van trailers.
• Dumps, sprays, or releases materials into hoppers.
• Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment.
• Completes daily Vehicle Condition Report.
• Manually loads or unloads materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, cars, conveyors, 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.
• Operates and follows instructions as directed by an onboard RF unit.
• Records quality and output measures and completes any other necessary paperwork.
• Attends any job‑related training deemed necessary by supervision.
• Follows all established standard operating procedures.
• Performs general housekeeping duties as necessary.
• Performs other tasks assigned by management.

• 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.
• Ability to operate Warehouse Management Systems via stationary and onboard computers.
• Demonstrated skills relating to time management and attention to detail.

• 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.
• Other working conditions may include working 12‑hour shifts and a fixed shift rotation, including holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.; 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.