LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR III at Careerbuilder in thomasville, North Carolina

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 40985


LIFT TRUCK OPERATOR III


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:

Operates large capacity Powered Industrial Truck to unload Press outfeed and load multiple milling lines

Major Functions and Scope:

• Complies with all company safety rules and procedures.
  
• Operates up to 18k lbs. sit-down, propane fueled forklift.
  
• Moves oversized stacks of pressed laminate panels from press lines to warehouse and from warehouse to Milling lines.

• Scans product into inventory, uses warehouse management and line automation applications. Places materials into locations directed by these applications. Performs visual checks on each unit before and after transport.
  
• Interacts with computers routinely, prints tickets, and consumes materials being used in the process.
  
• Ensures housekeeping is performed daily, responsible for maintaining a safe and organized work area.

• Manually removes strapping/shipping materials from outsourced PLQ suppliers.

• Unloads PLQ's supplied by outside customers and places into PLQ warehouse

• Bands, and loads C-boards as needed.
  
• Performs other tasks as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Experience and Competencies:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Trained Forklift Operator
• 2+ years of fulltime experience as a forklift operator, or heavy equipment operator
• Basic computer skills
• Understanding of warehouse management applications

Pay Rate: $17.25/hr

Shift: 6pm-6am rotating nights



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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