MATERIAL HANDLER I
Mohawk Industries

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Position Title: MATERIAL HANDLER I

Job Function (Compensation Only): Modified By: Sara Locklear

Job Level (Compensation Only): Modified Date: 7/3/23

Business Unit: Flooring North America Department: Manufacturing

Primary Objective: Responsible for all material handling within the manufacturing department. Maintain line efficiencies by supplying raw materials to the line including bonded elements, pallets of paper, core board, boxes, and shrink wrap. Use business operating systems such as Shop Floor and Locus to keep inventory status and material locations up to date. Operates all material handling equipment including powered industrial trucks, hoists, pallet jacks and floor scrubbers.

Major Function and Scope:

• Fills out pre-shift inspection forms before getting on forklift.
• Loads and unloads trailers as required
• Physically stores and locates raw material as needed
• Uses computerized inventory system to store and retrieve materials.
• Verifies each pallet of material matches the manufacturing order before loading the buffer or loading material onto a truck to be shipped.
• Perform quality checks on incoming raw materials including, measuring material to determine if material meets milling specifications
• Operate industrial trucks, conveyors, carts, and buffer and performs daily inspections on equipment as required
• Informs line operators of materials staged on the floor and in the production line.
• Keep raw materials separated and ready to load onto production lines by product specifications and line requirements.
• Communicates to oncoming shift how much is left and where material is for current order and where the next order is staged.
• Returns empty pallets and protector boards to the correct area.
• Charges and changes batteries on forklift during the shift when needed
• Performs housekeeping duties such as sweeping floors, cleaning under buffer and conveyors, taking out trash and other housekeeping duties as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by members of management
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervisor
• 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 required.
• Forklift driving experience required
• Ability to operate on-board RF equipment and have a basic understanding of the AS-400 system.

Competencies:

• Good oral/written communication skills to communicate with others on the team and in related support areas.
• Ability to follow simple verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations, including conversion to metric.

Physical Requirements / Other Pertinent Job Information: (Such as: American with Disabilities Act- ADA requirements for certain hourly positions).

• Must be able to lift 50 - 80 lbs numerous times throughout shift.
• Must be able to work a full 12-hour shift on a rotating schedule.
• Must be able to walk, stand, bend, push, pull and reach for long periods of time.
• Must be willing and able to work any shift or any amount of hours deemed necessary by management

Disclaimer: The information on this description was prepared by Compensation and department management and is designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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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