Kiln Operator - D Shift (Nights)

Mohawk Industries • Muskogee, OK

4d

About The Position

Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries, is seeking a Kiln Operator for its manufacturing team. The role monitors tile movement through the kiln firing process as part of ceramic tile production, ensuring the process operates efficiently and identifying defects or equipment and process problems. The operator follows ISO operating procedures and the control plan, records kiln temperatures, collects samples for laboratory testing, and works cooperatively with the team. The position also requires maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area; completing required safety, health, environmental, and ergonomic training; and identifying and reporting workplace risk factors, injuries, illnesses, and concerns. Other duties may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good record-keeping skills.
• Good listening skills.
• Accurate measurement capability.
• Ability to understand and speak basic English.
• Ability to stand, use hands, reach, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; may sometimes need to sit, climb, or balance.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Close and peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor tile entering and exiting the kiln to ensure the process operates efficiently.
• Inspect tile for defects.
• Record kiln temperature every hour during the shift.
• Collect tile samples for the laboratory.
• Monitor equipment and processes and report problems to a supervisor.
• Follow ISO operating procedures and the control plan.
• Cooperate and communicate with the team.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workstation and comply with safety and health requirements.
• Be at the workstation at shift change.
• Complete required ergonomic, safety, health, and environmental training.
• Identify and adjust workstation arrangements, work practices, and workflow to reduce risk factors.
• Report risk-factor issues to a supervisor or manager when unable to control them.
• Report symptoms of injury or illness and concerns when first noted.
• Participate in incident investigations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Company match on 401(k).
• Employee purchase discount.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career opportunities and an environment of creativity and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED