WASTE HANDLER

About the role

As a Waste Handler at Mohawk Industries, you’ll play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient work environment. Mohawk is a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with well-known brands, offering opportunities for growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Keep waste buggies emptied and maintain a clean floor using a broom or blower.
• Perform various housekeeping tasks, including operating the tipper machine and keeping the area around the tipper motor free from trash and debris.
• Use care to avoid injury to self and others.
• Follow all company policies, safety rules, and regulations.
• Operate a Genie boom and lift truck.
• Clean grounds outside the building.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as requested by supervisors or management.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area at all times.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be willing and able to work a 12-hour night shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Have or ability to obtain Lift Truck Certification.
• Must be able to work in a dusty/dirty environment.
• Good reading comprehension skills.
• Must follow all manufacturing safety rules and regulations, including attendance policies.
• Expected to maintain all housekeeping procedures and follow safety regulations associated with the position.
• Responsible for other duties as assigned by management.

About Mohawk Industries

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces. With vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes, Mohawk produces carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone, and vinyl flooring. Our brands—including American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step—are among the most recognized in the industry. Over the past decade, Mohawk has expanded 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud participant in the Drugs Don’t Work program.