Lift Truck Operator III
Operates gasoline, or electric-powered industrial trucks or tractors equipped with forklift and / or elevated platform to move materials. Duties are performed under general supervision following standard work procedures and guidelines.
Major Function and Scope :
- Operates a pole, reach, clamp, or sheet truck
- Must be able to perform the following duties :
- Operates drive gasoline-, LP-, or electric-powered trucks to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Operates lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams and swivel-hooks, hoists, and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, and stack material.
- Moves pallets, skids, and boxes, paper roll stock, and secures material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Unloads and loads raw materials from flatbed and van trailers.
- Dumps, sprays, or releases materials into hoppers.
- Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, including cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, replacing liquefied-gas tank, and completing daily Vehicle Condition Report.
- Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, cars, conveyors, or lifting devices.
- Operates or tends automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines.
- Weighs materials or products and records weight and other production data as required.
- Operate and follow instructions as directed by an onboard RF unit.
- Records quality and output measures and completes any other necessary paperwork.
- 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.
Knowledge, Experience, Certifications :
High school diploma or GED equivalency required.No prior experience required.Reads and writes in standard English and 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.Competencies :
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.Physical Requirements / Other Pertinent Job Information :
This position requires the team member to work with machinery in an environment where there may be regular exposure to noise from machinery, dust, fumes and variable temperatures.Other working conditions may include working 12 hours shift and a fixed shift rotation, including holidays.Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.; bending, squatting, climbing ladders and stairs are required.Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability / veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.