Job Description
Are you looking for more?
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. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.
Primary Objective:
Operate sit down forklift to unload and load materials using various industrial powered trucks and accurately enter the appropriate information into the computer systems. Duties are performed under general supervision following standard work procedures and guidelines.
Major Function and Scope:
Must be able to perform the following duties:
Operates sit down forklift to transport materials between storage areas and trucks.
Operate and follow instructions as directed by an onboard RF unit.
Complies with all safety rules and procedures.
Assists in the unloading of shuttles on and loading of trucks.
Pulls bulk pallets of flooring from warehouse to docks.
Communicates with office staff on upcoming needs in support of the direct loading program (ie. trailers needed, when full and need replacement)
Loads trailers in support of the direct loading program in a safe, efficient manner avoiding damage to newly created product with proper loading techniques
Inspects pallets for quality assurance at designated times based on volume and product
Maintains proper housekeeping in the outfeed area (sweeping, emptying trash/recycling bins and dumpsters)
Performs Cycle Counts for picking and bulk Locations
Audits pallets to ensure accurate order fulfillment
Participates in Zero Contact Forklift Program through daily inspection of Powered Industrial Equipment
Communicates with Team Lead on location discrepancies
Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision
Follow all established standard operating procedures
Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary
Perform other tasks assigned by management
Type of Experience and Knowledge:
High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
6+ months forklift experience preferred
Experience working with a hand held barcode scanner and computer is preferred
Successful completion of all required on the job training.
Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training.
Must be an effective team member.
Good oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with others in the immediate work unit and in related support areas.
Ability to follow simple verbal and written instructions.
Must be able to operate a computer.
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
Frequently required to reach, handle, stand, walk, sit, and stoop.
Work in a normal industrial environment with inherent background noise, dirt, humidity, and temperature variations.
Requires regular lifting up to 40 pounds
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.
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. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.
Primary Objective:
Operate sit down forklift to unload and load materials using various industrial powered trucks and accurately enter the appropriate information into the computer systems. Duties are performed under general supervision following standard work procedures and guidelines.
Major Function and Scope:
Must be able to perform the following duties:
Operates sit down forklift to transport materials between storage areas and trucks.
Operate and follow instructions as directed by an onboard RF unit.
Complies with all safety rules and procedures.
Assists in the unloading of shuttles on and loading of trucks.
Pulls bulk pallets of flooring from warehouse to docks.
Communicates with office staff on upcoming needs in support of the direct loading program (ie. trailers needed, when full and need replacement)
Loads trailers in support of the direct loading program in a safe, efficient manner avoiding damage to newly created product with proper loading techniques
Inspects pallets for quality assurance at designated times based on volume and product
Maintains proper housekeeping in the outfeed area (sweeping, emptying trash/recycling bins and dumpsters)
Performs Cycle Counts for picking and bulk Locations
Audits pallets to ensure accurate order fulfillment
Participates in Zero Contact Forklift Program through daily inspection of Powered Industrial Equipment
Communicates with Team Lead on location discrepancies
Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision
Follow all established standard operating procedures
Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary
Perform other tasks assigned by management
Type of Experience and Knowledge:
High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
6+ months forklift experience preferred
Experience working with a hand held barcode scanner and computer is preferred
Successful completion of all required on the job training.
Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training.
Must be an effective team member.
Good oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with others in the immediate work unit and in related support areas.
Ability to follow simple verbal and written instructions.
Must be able to operate a computer.
Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations.
Frequently required to reach, handle, stand, walk, sit, and stoop.
Work in a normal industrial environment with inherent background noise, dirt, humidity, and temperature variations.
Requires regular lifting up to 40 pounds
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.
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