MATERIAL HANDLER I - D Shift

About the role

Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries and the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States, is seeking an eager and motivated entry-level material handler to join our team. We support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work.

Responsibilities

• Operates various powered industrial trucks to pick customer orders and convey orders to packing station or shipping area.
• Performs a variety of warehouse duties such as pull/assemble customer orders, check outbound orders for accuracy/completeness, inventory stock checks, restock and label vendor product, maintain displays (tools, caulk, etc.), move, store, and replenish material, and conduct daily cycle counts.
• Performs receiving duties such as receive and unload inbound material, process inbound shipments, stock material, process customer returns, and notify management of damaged shipments for freight claims.
• Operates forklift and order picker equipment.
• Maintains clean and organized facility by sweeping, trash removal, restroom and general office maintenance, etc.
• Maintains a safe working environment by obeying all safety rules as outlined in the Safety Program and by reporting all accidents, unsafe conditions, and acts to Management.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent experience.
• Certified Sit-Down Forklift Operator.
• 1-year previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good record-keeping skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Accurate measurement capability.
• Ability to understand and speak basic English.
• Ability to work in a safe and conscientious manner.
• Must be Dal-Tile certified to operate powered industrial trucks.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms.
• Required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• May be required to sit, climb, or balance.
• Must lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Average number of picks per hour is 25, with the average weight between 40-70 lbs. Heavier picks (50-70 lbs) constitute 65% of the work shift, and lighter items (20-40 lbs) constitute 35%.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• May be exposed to a wide range of temperatures.
• Noise level is usually loud.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Company match on 401k.
• Employee purchase discount.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans, and their families. Active military, transitioning service members, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.