Lift Truck Operator Iii- Work Based Learning

Mohawk Industries•Antioch, GA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of Mohawk Industries Work-Based Learning Program (WBLP) and is only available for qualifying high school students currently enrolled in a High School WBL program. The WBLP with Mohawk is designed to allow students the ability to learn, develop and build onto their industry related skills, while completing a High School curriculum. The primary objective of this position is to operate gasoline or electric-powered industrial trucks or tractors equipped with forklift and/or elevated platform to move materials. Duties are performed under general supervision following standard work procedures and guidelines.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Operates a pole, reach, or sheet truck
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 maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, including cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, and replacing liquefied-gas tank.
Completes daily Vehicle Condition Report.
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 an onboard RF unit.
Records quality and output measures and completes 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.