LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR III - 1st Shift (Samples) (Chatsworth, Georgia, United States, 30721)

Primary Objective

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Records quality and output measures and completes any other necessary paperwork
• Performs a pre-shift daily inspection on the lift truck
• Attends any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision
• Follows all established standard operating and safety procedures as well as company policies
• Performs general housekeeping duties as necessary
• Performs other tasks assigned by management

Knowledge, Experience, Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Lift Truck Certification preferred
• Successful completion of all required on the job training
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training
• 6+ months of forklift experience preferred
• Prior experience in a warehouse or as a general laborer preferred

Competencies

• Operate in a team-based environment
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills

Physical Requirements

• May require bending, squatting, climbing, and other physical movement for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Working around moving equipment and in an industrial environment
• Working in an environment where there may be regular exposure to chemicals, noise from machinery, dust, fumes, and variable temperatures

Type of Experience and Knowledge

• Knowledge of standard operating procedures and safety guidelines
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks independently
• Basic understanding of material handling and logistics

Company Information

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States. Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.