MACHINE OPERATOR I (THOMASVILLE, North Carolina, United States, 27360)

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Thomasville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global flooring company as a Machine Operator I in Thomasville, NC, where you will play a vital role in ensuring quality production on packaging lines. This position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment in a dynamic environment, focusing on safety and efficiency. You will be responsible for operating machinery, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining high standards of quality. If you're looking to develop your skills and grow within an innovative company that values its employees, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to contribute to a sustainable manufacturing process while advancing your career in the industry.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of forklift driving and automated machine experience required.
• Good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment on packaging lines to ensure quality production.
• Troubleshoots technical issues and performs quality checks.

Skills

Forklift Driving

Troubleshooting Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Lachenmeier Equipment

Job description

MACHINE OPERATOR I

THOMASVILLE, North Carolina, United States, 27360

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.

Primary Objective:

Operates equipment on all packaging lines to produce a quality product to documented standards and ensure uninterrupted production.

Major Function and Scope:

1. Ensures compliance with all company safety rules and procedures.
2. Monitors and sets up Lachenmeier and associated out feed equipment.
3. Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues on out feed equipment.
4. Completes 1st pallet quality checks on all new orders.
5. Loads stretch Hooder film, divider sheets, divider rolls, tier sheets, and protection sheets as needed.
6. Notifies line operators and shift leaders of quality and production issues.
7. Sends out end of shift report detailing production/quality issues.
8. Works with purchasing team on resolving material related issues.
9. Works with Distribution to ensure pallets are picked off the line with no line stoppage.
10. Performs required housekeeping as well as implements housekeeping improvements.
11. Attends any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision.
12. Follows all established standard operating procedures.
13. Performs general housekeeping duties as necessary.
14. Performs other tasks assigned by management.

Type of Experience and Knowledge:

1. High School diploma or equivalent.
2. 1+ years of forklift driving experience.
3. 1+ years of experience with automated machines.
4. 1+ years of manufacturing experience.
5. Good mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Physical Requirements / Other Pertinent Job Information:

1. This position requires the team member to work with machinery in an environment where there may be regular exposure to noise from machinery, dust, and variable temperatures. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required, which may include eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, and high visibility clothing.
2. Other working conditions may include working 12 hours shift and a fixed shift rotation, including holidays.
3. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs; walking, bending, squatting, climbing ladders and stairs are required.

Mohawk Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.