MACHINE OPERATOR I

Mohawk Industries

About The Position

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: Responsible for material movement and machinery operations needed to safely produce quality products.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Prior experience in a manufacturing environment required.
Prior forklift experience required, 1+ year experience preferred.
Experience in production processes involving paper or chemical handling preferred.
Computer literacy, including Excel skills, required.
Good oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with all employees within the immediate unit and in related support roles.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating or maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

Prior forklift experience required, 1+ year experience preferred.
Experience in production processes involving paper or chemical handling preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for quality inspections and testing throughout shift, with attention to identifying quality and manufacturing defects.
Gains understanding of correct parameters specific to Department processes to minimize defect opportunities and increase production output.
Trains to perform necessary adjustments to production line, via feedback from automated systems monitoring, manual testing, and product specifications.
Adheres to Company and Department standards regarding documentation, set up procedures, production procedures, and quality guidelines.
Abides by documentation standards and catalogues adherence to production procedures, including shift reports and varying checklists.
Understands and follows all Company and Department safety policies, including personal protective equipment and alternate work procedures.
Responsible for material flow of raw and finished goods as needed, including operation of pallet jacks, forklifts, and other tools as needed.
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.