Machine Operator II Tifton GA B Shift

Mohawk Industries; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Tifton, Georgia, is seeking a Machine Operator II for the B shift to support material movement and machining processes to produce quality products.

You will inspect quality, adjust line parameters, operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and follow safety and documentation standards. This role requires a high school diploma and prior manufacturing and forklift experience; 12-hour shifts with rotating schedule, including holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior manufacturing experience required.
• Forklift experience required; 1+ year preferred.
• Experience with paper or chemical handling preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills to interact with employees.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Inspect quality and test throughout shift, identifying defects.
• Adjust production line based on parameters and specs from systems.
• Train to perform necessary line adjustments via automated systems and product specs.
• Adhere to documentation, setup, production, and quality guidelines.
• Follow shift reports and checklists; ensure documentation accuracy.
• Follow all safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Move materials using pallet jacks, forklifts, and related tools.
• Attend training deemed necessary by supervision.
• Perform housekeeping and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading documents

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Job description

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Machine Operator II Tifton GA B Shift

Location: Tifton, Georgia, United States, 31794

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:

The machine operator II is responsible for material movement and machinery operations needed to safely produce quality products.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for quality inspections and testing throughout shift, with attention toidentifyingquality and manufacturing defects.
• Gains understanding of correct parameters specific to Department processes to minimize defect opportunities and increase production output.
• Trains to perform necessary adjustments to production line, via feedback from automated systemsmonitoring, manual testing, and product specifications.
• Adheres to Company and Department standardsregardingdocumentation, set up procedures, production procedures, and quality guidelines.
• Abides by documentation standards andcataloguesadherence to production procedures, including shift reports and varying checklists.
• Understands and follows all Company and Department safety policies, including personal protective equipment and alternate work procedures.
• Responsible for material flow of raw and finished goods as needed, including operation of pallet jacks, forklifts, and other tools as needed.
• Attend any job-related trainingdeemednecessary by supervision.
• Follow all established standard operating procedures.
• Perform general housekeepingdutiesas necessary.
• Perform other tasks assigned by management.

What you have:

• High School Diploma or equivalentrequired.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environmentrequired.
• Prior forklift experiencerequired, 1+ year experience preferred.
• Experiencein production processes involving paperor chemical handling preferred.
• Good oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with all employees within the immediate unit and in related support roles.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules,operatingor maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work independently.

What else?

• This position requires the team member to work with machinery in an environment where there may be fluctuating temperatures, andadditionaldepartment-specific variables.Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will berequired, and may include hearing protection, safety shoes, high-visibility clothing, and eye protection.
• Other working conditions may include working12 hourshifts and a fixed shift rotation, including holidays.
• Must be able tolift upto 50lbs.;walking, bending, squatting, climbing ladders and stairs arerequired.

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.