BALE PRESS OPERATOR I - B Shift

Mohawk Industries; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, a Fortune 500 global flooring leader, is seeking a production associate to operate baler equipment and package finished and partial bales in a fast-paced plant.

You will operate powered industrial trucks (PIT), maintain records and reports, keep the work area clean, and stay safety-focused while supporting a collaborative team in a non-climate-controlled environment. Must be at least 18 and able to understand verbal/written instructions.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• Continuous standing.
• Frequent walking.
• Frequent pushing and pulling.
• Frequent bending and stooping.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions.
• Commitment to keep yourself and others safe.
• Ability to maintain good attendance.
• Positive attitude and flexibility to jump in where needed.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage operation of baler equipment.
• Package finished and partial bales.
• Operate powered industrial truck (may be clamp truck, scissor truck, forklift, pole hyster or other PIT).
• Maintain records, reports and other documentation.
• Keep work area clean and organized.
• Remain safety-focused.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety conscious

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Attendance

Tools

PIT operation

Job description

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 You Have

• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position
• Continuous standing
• Frequent walking
• Frequent pushing and pulling
• Frequent bending and stooping
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and/or written instructions
• Commitment to keep yourself and others safe
• Ability to maintain good attendance
• Positive attitude and flexibility to jump in where needed
• Good communication skills

What You’ll Do

• Manage operation of baler equipment
• Package finished and partial bales
• Operate powered industrial truck (may be clamp truck, scissor truck, forklift, pole hyster or other PIT)
• Maintain records, reports and other documentation
• Keep work area clean and organized
• Remain safety-focused

What else?

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• The manufacturing environment is not climate-controlled and can be noisy

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.