Lift Truck Operator II - 3rd Shift

About the role

Mohawk is looking for a Lift Truck Operator II in the Dalton, Ga area. You will operate gasoline or electric-powered industrial trucks or tractors equipped with a pole, forklift and/or elevated platform to move materials. Duties are performed under general supervision following standard work procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operates a man-up 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 checks and is responsible for daily cleaning
• Completes daily Vehicle Condition Report (inspections)
• 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 Manager / Crew Leader and onboard RF unit
• Records quality and output measures and completes any other necessary paperwork
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision
• May be assigned to operator bailer to bail carpet, yarn, yarn tubes, etc. as needed
• Follow all established standard operating procedures
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary
• Perform other tasks assigned by management

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred
• No prior experience required
• Reads and writes in standard English and is 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
• Prior experience in a warehouse or as a general laborer preferred

Skills

• 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

Work environment

• Frequently required to reach, handle, stand, walk, sit, and stoop
• Occasionally required to kneel
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds frequently throughout a 12-hour shift
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts either day or night, weekdays or weekends as scheduled
• Work in a normal industrial environment with inherent background noise, dirt, humidity, and temperature variations
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and in precarious places
• Working conditions include hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and noise
• Requires standing more than 2/3 of the time
• Requires regular lifting up to 100 pounds