MACHINE OPERATOR I

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Fayette, Alabama is seeking a Machine Operator I to operate forming equipment and contribute to the manufacturing process.

The role requires maintaining quality by inspecting tiles and making minor equipment adjustments as needed, while following ISO procedures and safety standards. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and 0-1 year of manufacturing experience, with strong communication, record-keeping and listening skills in English.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 0-1 year of manufacturing/production experience.
• Good oral and written communications skills, good record keeping, and listening abilities; ability to understand and speak basic English.

Responsibilities

• Monitors efficient operation of forming equipment.
• Inspects tile for quality defects.
• Performs minor adjustments to equipment as needed.
• Monitors equipment or processes and reports problems to supervisor.
• Follows ISO operating procedures.
• Keeps area safe, clean and organized.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Good communication

Record keeping

Listening skills

Basic English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Job description

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MACHINE OPERATOR I

Date: Sep 18, 2026

Location: Fayette, Alabama, United States, 35555

Primary Objective:

Operates forming equipment in the manufacturing process.

MajorFunctionsandScope:

• Monitors efficient operation of forming equipment.
• Inspects tile for quality defects.
• Performs minor adjustments to equipment as needed.
• Monitors equipment or processes and reports problems to supervisor.
• Follows ISO operating procedures.
• Keeps area safe, clean and organized.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Experience, Competencies and Supervision:

EducationandKnowledge: Describe the educational background and knowledge that are required.

High school diploma or equivalent experience.

Experience: Describe the work experience(s) that required.

0 -1 year previous manufacturing/production experience.

Competencies: Describe the specific skills required for this position in terms of technical, managerial, interpersonal skills and unique abilities.

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

OtherPertinentPositionInformation: (Such as, American with Disabilities Act - ADA requirements for certain hourly positions).

While performing the duties of this position, the associate is regularly required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate may be required to sometimes sit, climb or balance. The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position includes close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures. The noise level is greater than 85 dBA on 12 hr. shifts. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.