MACHINE OPERATOR I
United States

Job Info

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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:

Safely monitors, sets up, and operates out feed equipment on all packaging lines to produce a quality product to documented standards and ensure uninterrupted production.

Major Function and Scope:

• Ensures compliance with all company safety rules and procedures.
• Monitors and sets up Lachenmeier and associated out feed equipment.
• Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues on out feed equipment
• Completes 1st pallet quality checks on all new orders
• Loads stretch Hooder film, divider sheets, divider rolls, tier sheets, and protection sheets as needed
• Performs PM duties
• Notifies line operators and shift leaders of quality and production issues
• Sends out end of shift report detailing production/quality issues
• Works with purchasing team on resolving material related issues
• Works with Distribution to ensure pallets are picked off the line with no line stoppage
• Performs required housekeeping as well as implements housekeeping improvements
• 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

Type of Experience and Knowledge:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of forklift driving experience
• 1+ years of experience with automated machines
• 1+ years mfg. experience in a fast paced environment
• Good mechanical aptitude, and troubleshooting skills
• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills

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. Appropriate ersonal protective equipment (PPE) will be required.
• 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

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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