Waste Handler

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be willing and able to work night shift (12 hours)
• Must follow all safety rules and regulations as described in company policy including attendance policy
• Must be able to obtain a working understanding Of operation for thc sorting / grinding operation
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Have or ability to obtain Lift Truck Certification.
• Work in dusty / dirty environment.
• Good reading comprehension skills. 

Job Tasks:

• At the beginning of shift or when changing lift trucks, check lift truck for safe operation using Mohawks Daily Lift Truck Checklist.
• Inspect lift truck according to Zero Contact policy.
• Notify Supervisor Of any problems concerning your lift truck.
• Inspect buggies and buggy wheels prior to the shift.
• Full buggies are pulled/pushed away from production line and transported via lift truck and emptied into thc proper locations based on the material type.
• Empty buggies are returned to the production line via lift truck.
• Keep floor clear of bottles and debris around the waste buggies.
• General housekeeping around work area.
• Always use proper body position and both hands when moving (pushing/pulling) buggies.
• Avoid injury to self or others.
• Always use three-point contact rule when entering/exiting lift truck.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as requested or required by supervisor and/or department head.
• Follow ALL rules & regulations as described in the company policies.
• Must understand and follow ALL safety rules and regulations. 

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.