GATE GUARD II

Mohawk Industries; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries in Thomasville, NC seeks a security associate to monitor daily deliveries, enforce safety policies, and manage limited access control. The role emphasizes coordination with vendors, contractors, and emergency responders, while maintaining records and supporting site security.

Responsibilities include patrols, incident reporting, and adherence to SOPs, with 12-hour shifts and mandatory safety training.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Verifiable work history with references.
• Prior security experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor high volumes of daily deliveries and enforce safety rules.
• Maintain driver, vendor, and contractor databases.
• Administer access control systems to regulate entry.
• Conduct nighttime patrols and report security issues.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate with first responders.
• Prepare reports on departures, deliveries, and equipment use.
• Attend safety trainings and follow SOPs.
• Perform housekeeping and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer operations

Data entry

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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 We Need

Responsible for monitoring high volume of daily driver deliveries, granting property access, upholding and enforcing safety guidelines.

What You’ll Do

• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and regulations, and identify, recommend, and implement safety improvements.
• Provides feedback to Routers regarding equipment constraints, delivery windows, and items to be redelivered.
• Generates reports relevant to departure, delivery, equipment usage and mileage variances. Posts results to appropriate Mohawk Intranet sites.
• Responsible for maintaining, monitoring, and updating the driver, vendor, and contractor database to ensure accurate and current records.
• Monitors and administers the C-CURE access control system to manage facility gate access, ensuring only authorized employees, contractors, vendors, and visitors are granted entry.
• Conducting boiler and air compressor inspections.
• Serves as the primary point of contact during emergency situations, coordinating communication and directing emergency response personnel to ensure a timely and effective response.
• Oversees employee and visitor access at the facility turnstile, including issuing credentials, verifying authorization levels, troubleshooting access issues, and ensuring accurate access records are maintained to support site security requirements.
• Conducts routine nighttime patrols of the facility’s exterior premises to monitor site security, identify potential safety or security concerns, and ensure compliance with established security procedures.
• Monitoring fire alarm system and weather alerts.
• Keeping track of INS contractors.
• Executes contractor safety orientation and compliance training, ensuring contractors are informed of site-specific safety procedures, access requirements, and regulatory standards before performing work on facility premises.
• 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 equivalent.
• Must have verifiable work history with references.
• Prior security experience is preferred.

What You’re Good At

• Proficient in computer operations, data entry, and electronic communication tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Attention to detail required.

What Else?

• This position requires the team member to work with machinery in an environment where there may be fluctuating temperatures, and additional department-specific variables. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required, and may include hearing protection, safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, and eye protection.
• Other working conditions may include working 12-hour shifts and a fixed shift rotation, including holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.; bending, squatting, climbing ladders and stairs are required.

Disclaimer: The information on this description was prepared by Compensation and department management and is designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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.