RECEIVER - 1st Shift

About the Role

Receives various products into the warehouse and prepares them for stocking and shipping. Ensures downloading of raw materials into their assigned storage locations.

Responsibilities

• Load the correct materials into their hoppers
• Perform quality assurance tasks such as emptying dust collectors and vacuum canisters
• Download raw materials from bulk carriers in a prompt manner
• Report low inventory on materials needed for production
• Open crates and boxes and inspect product
• Apply labels to product according to established procedures
• Verify shading of product and place into accurate warehouse location
• Monitor equipment or processes and report problems to supervisor
• Complete periodic maintenance and take batch samples as instructed
• Operate powered industrial trucks/equipment such as lift trucks, etc.
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision
• Follow all established standard operating and safety procedures as well as company policies
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary
• Perform other tasks assigned by management

Requirements

• 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
• 0-1 year of previous distribution/warehouse experience

Skills

• Ability to operate in a team-based environment
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills
• Good record-keeping skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Accurate measurement capability

Work Environment

• 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 with regular exposure to chemicals, noise from machinery, dust, fumes, and variable temperatures

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Our vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone, and vinyl flooring.