LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR III

Mohawk Industries

About The Position

Mohawk Industries is hiring a Lift Truck Operator III to operate gasoline- or electric-powered industrial trucks or tractors equipped with forklifts and/or elevated platforms to move materials. Duties are performed under general supervision according to standard work procedures and guidelines. The role includes operating a man-up truck and handling materials across loading, processing, and storage areas.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
No prior experience required.
Read and write standard English.
Proficiency in basic math calculations such as addition and subtraction.
Successfully complete all required on-the-job training.
Successfully complete all required health and environmental safety training.
Be an effective team member.
Good oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with others in the immediate work unit and related support areas.
Ability to follow simple verbal and written instructions.
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
Able to work 12-hour shifts on weekdays or weekends, either days or nights, as scheduled.
Able to lift up to 45 pounds frequently throughout a 12-hour shift; the description also states regular lifting up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a warehouse or as a general laborer.

Responsibilities

Operate a man-up truck and gasoline- or electric-powered trucks to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
Operate lifting devices, including forklifts, lift beams, swivel-hooks, hoists, and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, and stack materials.
Move pallets, skids, and boxes and secure products for transport to designated areas.
Dump, spray, or release materials into hoppers.
Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, including cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, and replacing liquefied-gas tanks.
Complete a daily Vehicle Condition Report.
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 an onboard RF unit.
Record quality and output measures and complete necessary paperwork.
Attend job-related training deemed necessary by supervision.
Follow established standard operating procedures.
Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary.
Perform other tasks assigned by management.