Lift Truck Operator I Glasgow VA 2nd Shift (Glasgow, Virginia, United States, 24555)

About the role

As a Lift Truck Operator I at Mohawk Industries, you will operate a power industrial truck to transport materials between different areas of the facility. You will also operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, hoists, etc., to load, unload, transport, and stack material. Additionally, you will manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, etc.

Responsibilities

• Operates a power industrial truck as needed
• Operates powered trucks to transport materials between different areas of the facility
• Operates lifting devices, such as forklifts, hoists, etc. to load, unload, transport, and stack material
• Moves pallets, skids, and boxes; secures material or products for transport to designated areas
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment: cleaning, fueling, completing daily equipment check
• Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, etc.
• 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

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you must be able to:

• Operate a power industrial truck as needed
• Operate powered trucks to transport materials between different areas of the facility
• Operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, hoists, etc. to load, unload, transport, and stack material
• Moves pallets, skids, and boxes; secures material or products for transport to designated areas
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment: cleaning, fueling, completing daily equipment check
• Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, etc.
• 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

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you should have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid commercial driver's license (CDL)
• Experience operating a forklift or similar equipment
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Good physical condition and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness

Skills

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Proficiency with forklift operation
• Attention to detail and safety awareness
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Benefits

Mohawk Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance program

Pay

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00 per hour.

Schedule

This position is available on a 2nd shift schedule.