ASSISTANT OPERATOR II

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is hiring an Assistant Operator II in Mt Gilead, North Carolina. The role supports the Sanding department, operating the sanding line and assisting forklift operators to ensure material moves correctly through the line.

You will perform quality checks and help with product changeovers, labeling, and housekeeping to maintain safety and efficiency. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift experience or certification, and good English literacy with basic

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience or ability to get certified.
• Reads and writes in standard English; basic math calculations.
• Successful completion of required on-the-job training and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sanding Operator in the operation of the sanding line.
• Coordinate activities of forklift operators to ensure material is processed correctly.
• Coordinate product changeovers and label material leaving machinery.
• Perform quality checks according to customer specifications.
• Package finished pallets for shipment and assist with housekeeping.
• Assist in repairing or maintaining machinery and observe safety practices.

Skills

Forklift experience

Team player

English literacy

Safety training

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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ASSISTANT OPERATOR II

Date: Sep 18, 2026

Location: Mt Gilead, North Carolina, United States, 27306

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.

What we need:

Mohawk is looking for an Assistant Operator who will support the Sanding department. The Assistant Operator performs multiple duties and must be able to work at a fast pace.This position will assist in the continuous operation of the Sanding Line, which includes inspecting the material and ensuring the quality is within company specifications, while observing machine operations to report any abnormalities.

What you’ll do:

• Assist the Sanding Operator in the operation of the sanding line
• Must be able to accurately and efficiently perform the job duties of the 120 and 550 forklift operators in Sanding
• Coordinate the activities of forklift operators and assist them to ensure that material is being processed correctly
• Coordinate product changeovers
• Identify material leaving the machinery and label it accordingly
• Perform quality checks in accordance with customer specifications
• Package finished pallets of material for shipment
• Assist with cleaning the finishing areas
• Assist the Sanding Operator and other personnel in repairing or maintaining the machinery
• Communicate any problems or ideas that you have to the Sanding Team Leader
• Observes safe work practices in compliance with Company safety policy
• 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

What you have:

• High school diploma or GED equivalency required.
• Forklift experience, preferred or the ability to get Forklift Certified.
• Reads and writes in standard English and proficient in performing basic math calculations such as addition and subtraction.
• Successful completion of all required on the job training.
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training.

What you’re good at:

• Must be an effective team member.
• Ability to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and steel toe shoes.
• Must be able to sit and drive a forklift.
• Good oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with others in the immediate work unit and in related supported areas.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

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.