MACHINE OPERATOR I

Mohawk Industries; Fayette (AL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries in Fayette Plant is seeking a Machine Operator l to operate and monitor automatic setting equipment, ensuring the continuous flow of tile through the setting line. You will unload slabs, inspect finished tile for defects, and assist with changeovers and clean-up as needed.

We expect you to have a high school diploma or equivalent and 0-1 year of manufacturing experience. Strong English communication and basic listening skills are essential, with opportunities to learn across

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Ability to read and follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and operate setting equipment for efficient production.
• Ensure continuous tile flow and adjust equipment as needed.
• Inspect finished tile for defects and report issues.
• Unload slabs and stack on conveyors; clean up as required.
• Follow ISO procedures and complete necessary paperwork.
• Learn new positions across plant and work overtime as needed.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Listening skills

Basic English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Primary Objective

In broad terms, briefly state the major purpose or primary objective of this position. Operates and monitors automatic setting equipment.

Position Title

Machine Operator l

Location of Position

Fayette Plant

Employment Type

Salaried Hourly X

Reports To (Title)

Plant Supervisor

Prepared By

Stephanie Weeks

Date

07/29/2026

Business Unit/Department

Manufacturing

Approved By

Tim Knight

Second Date

07/29/2026

Major Functions And Scope

• Monitor automatic setting equipment for efficient operation.
• Ensures continuous flow of tile through setting equipment and stops equipment as needed to adjust.
• Discards defective tile into hoppers for recycling.
• Monitors equipment or processes and reports problems to supervisor.
• Follows ISO operating procedures.
• Unloads slabs from conveyor trays and stacks on conveyor belt in setting.
• Monitor automatic setting equipment for efficient operations.
• Cleans broken tile from empty kiln cars in setting.
• Inspects finished tile for defects and flips base product when necessary.
• Discards defective tile into trash hoopers in Sorting.
• Complete equipment changeovers to accommodate the different tile sizes in Sorting.
• Operates unloading equipment and completes changeovers successfully in Sorting.
• Operates Finger Car and necessary paperwork in Setting.
• Operates various powered industrial trucks.
• Scan finished product into warehouse inventory and places in proper location.
• Removes and empties scrap and waste containers using the forklift.
• Loads and unload corner tiles in Corners.
• General Cleanup in various Departments.
• Must be willing to learn new positions throughout the plant.
• Willingness to have a flexible schedule and work overtime.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Experience, Competencies And Supervision

Describe the education, knowledge, required, years of experience, specific skills, and abilities required to do the position on a fully competent basis.

Education and Knowledge

High school diploma or equivalent experience.

Experience

0 -1 year previous manufacturing/production experience.

Competencies

Good oral and written communications skills. Good record keeping skills. Good listening skills. Ability to understand and speak basic English.

Associates Supervised

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