Front End Loader - 550 DVR Mt Gilead NC Night Shift

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Mount Gilead (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Mt Gilead, NC is seeking a Front-End Loader Driver for the Night Shift to operate 550 loaders and conveyors and support safe, efficient chip transport in a manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of heavy equipment experience and forklift/front-end-loader certification (or the ability to pass); you should understand load limits, controls, and site safety procedures. Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years operating heavy equipment, preferably loaders.
• Fork lift / Front End Loader certified or able to pass skills assessment.
• Understanding of load limits, machine controls, and site safety procedures.
• Previous manufacturing experience is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete walk around inspections of rolling stock.
• Monitors chip unloading conveyors and ensures chips are going to correct locations.
• Visually monitors the quality of chips.
• Operates loader and monitors that it is running correctly and efficiently.
• Performs basic maintenance tasks.
• 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.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Fork lift / Front End Loader certified

Safety procedures

Manufacturing experience helpful

Job description

Front End Loader - 550 DVR Mt Gilead NC Night Shift

Mt Gilead, North Carolina, United States, 27306

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 a Front-End Loader Driver which will be responsible for operating 550 loaders and conveyers for chip transportation.

What you’ll do:

• Complete walk around inspections of rolling stock
• Monitors chip unloading conveyors and ensures chips are going to correct locations
• Visually monitors the quality of chips
• Operates loader and monitors that it is running correctly and efficiently
• Performs basic maintenance tasks
• 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:

• Minimum 1-2 years operating heavy equipment (preferably loaders).
• Fork lift / Front End Loader certified or ability to pass skills assessment.
• Understanding of load limits, machine controls, and site safety procedures.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus, not required.

What you’re good at:

• Strong active listening and comprehension skills.
• Managing multiple priorities with ease and staying focused under pressure.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data.
• Adapting quickly to change with a flexible, team-oriented mindset.
• Exercising sound judgment and professionalism, even without formal guidelines.

What else?

• Must be able to work in varying temperatures up to 110 degrees and dusty environment.
• Must be able to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and steel toe shoes.
• Must be able to make repetitive motions involving twisting and turning and using the force of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb on and work around machinery.
• Demonstrates flexibility in accommodating schedule modifications based on business needs.

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.