Transportation Material Handler - 1st Shift

Material Handler III - 1st Shift
Requisition ID: 93166

Location: Chatsworth, Georgia, 30705, United States

Primary Objective: To safely, accurately, and efficiently handle various types of products for the purpose of receiving, locating, shipping, and keeping operations running. Product may include roll goods, packages, cartons, or palletized items. Verifies accuracy of products loaded on trucks for delivery to customers.

Major Function and Scope

Perform as a Checker - verifying the product pulled against the Pull Sheet

Oversee lower-level Material Handlers

Perform pre‑shift inspections

Prepare trailers to be loaded

May check material for defects and correct weigh before handling or loading them and pre‑pack finished materials at a wrap/banding/bagging station

Manually load packaged material onto pallets, skids, and boxes, and secure material or products for transport

Pull and stage materials as required to meet production demands

Place proper labeling on materials

Record quality and output measures, and complete any other necessary paperwork

May be required to operate powered industrial trucks/equipment such as forklifts, 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

Type of Experience and Knowledge

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

May be required to use department specific database systems such as AS400, RF menus

Read and write in standard English and be proficient in basic math calculations such as addition and subtraction

At least 6 months experience as Material Handler II

Proven knowledge of all current vision systems

Must be able to pass a color‑vision screening

Operate in a team‑based environment

Operate on‑board RF equipment

Operate banding wrapping materials and equipment

Intermediate computer skills

Good mechanical aptitude and machine operation knowledge

Time management skills

Self‑motivated

Quality‑minded

Detail‑oriented

Able to multi‑task

Problem solving abilities

Physical Requirements / Other Pertinent Job Information

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 where there may be regular exposure to chemicals, noise from machinery, dust, fumes, and variable temperatures

Close vision depth perception and color perception are occasionally required to perform this job

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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