Material Handler III GHB Calhoun GA 2nd Shift

At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team. As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you.

About the role

2nd shift 3 pm – 11 pm

The Material Handler is responsible for job duties that may include some or all of the following: packaging, labeling, and loading products for delivery to internal departments and/or customers; recording quality and output measures and completing other paperwork. Duties are performed under general supervision following standard work procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Checks material for defects before beginning the packaging process and weighs finished products to ensure high-quality products are delivered to internal departments and/or customers.
• Collects finished product and pre-packs it at a wrap/banding/bagging station.
• Manually loads packaged material onto pallets, skids, and boxes, and secures material or products for transport to designated areas.
• Pulls and stages materials as required to meet production demands.
• Place sleeve on vacuumed rolls to complete the final packaging of the product.
• Place proper labeling on packaged carpet pad rolls.
• Operates related production equipment in a safe manner.
• Records quality and output measures, and completes any other necessary paperwork.
• Performs general housekeeping duties to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalency is preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to obtain certification for operation of powered lift truck and operate safely.
• Successful completion of on-the-job training programs.
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training.
• May be required to use PC and other department-specific database systems.
• Reads and writes in standard English and is proficient in performing basic math calculations such as addition and subtraction.
• Prior experience in a warehouse or as a general laborer preferred.
• Must be an effective team member.
• Good oral and written communication skills to effectively interact 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.

Working Conditions

• 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 between 60-80 lbs.