Forklift Operator - Press Department

Forklift Operator - Press Department

Thomasville, North Carolina, United States, 27360

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

• Operate gasoline‑ or electric‑powered trucks to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
• Operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams, swivel‑hooks, hoists, and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, and stack material.
• Move pallets, skids, boxes, and paper roll stock, and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
• Unload and load raw materials from flatbed and van trailers.
• Dump, spray, or release materials into hoppers.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment.
• Complete daily Vehicle Condition Report.
• Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, cars, conveyors, 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 an onboard RF unit.
• Record quality and output measures and complete any other necessary paperwork.
• 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.

• 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.

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