Lift Truck Operator II - 3rd Shift

Lift Truck Operator II - 3rd Shift Location: Dalton, Georgia, United States, 30720 Requisition ID: 93349 What we need: Mohawk is looking for a Lift Truck Operator II in the Dalton, Ga area. You will operate gasoline or electric‑powered industrial trucks or tractors equipped with a pole, forklift and/or elevated platform to move materials. Duties are performed under general supervision following standard work procedures and guidelines. What you’ll do: Operates a man‑up truck Must be able to perform the following duties: Operate gasoline‑ or electric‑powered trucks to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas. Operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams and swivel‑hooks, hoists, and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, and stack material. Move pallets, skids, and boxes, and secure material or products for transport to designated areas. Dumps, sprays, or releases materials into hoppers. Perform routine checks and be responsible for daily: Cleaning Completing daily Vehicle Condition Report (inspections) Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, cars, or lifting devices. Operate or tend automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines. Weigh materials or products and record weight and other production data as required. Operate and follow instructions as directed by Manager / Crew Leader and onboard RF unit. Record quality and output measures and complete any other necessary paperwork. Attend any job‑related training deemed necessary by supervision May be assigned to operator bailer to bail carpet, yarn, yarn tubes, etc. as needed Follow all established standard operating procedures Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary Perform other tasks assigned by management What you have: High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred. No prior experience required. Reads and writes in standard English and is proficient in performing basic math calculations such as addition and subtraction. Successful completion of all required on‑the‑job training. Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training. Prior experience in a warehouse or as a general laborer preferred. What you’re good at: 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. Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations. What else? Frequently required to reach, handle, stand, walk, sit, and stoop. Occasionally required to kneel. Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds frequently throughout a 12‑hour shift. Must be able to work 12‑hour shifts either day or night, weekdays or weekends as scheduled. Work in a normal industrial environment with inherent background noise, dirt, humidity, and temperature variations. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and in precarious places. Working conditions include hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and noise. Requires standing more than two‑thirds of time. Requires regular lifting up to 100 pounds. Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant. #J-18808-Ljbffr