Machine Operator III Johnstown OH 2nd Shift

Mohawk Industries; Johnstown (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is seeking a machine operator to support material movement and machinery operations to safely produce quality products in our Ohio facility. You will perform quality inspections, adjust production lines, and follow SOPs to maintain standards.

The role requires forklift experience, high school diploma, and strong computer literacy (Excel). You will work 12-hour shifts with a fixed rotation and must lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Prior forklift experience required, 1+ year preferred.
• Experience in production processes involving paper or chemical handling preferred.
• Computer literacy, including Excel skills, required.
• Good oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with all employees within the unit and related support roles.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating or maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for quality inspections and testing throughout shift, with attention to identifying quality 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 systems monitoring, manual testing, and product specifications.
• Adheres to Company and Department standards regarding documentation, set up procedures, production procedures, and quality guidelines.
• Abides by documentation standards and catalogues adherence to production procedures, including shift reports and varying checklists.
• Understands and follows all Company and Department safety policies, including PPE 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 training deemed necessary by supervision.
• Follow all established standard operating procedures.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary.
• Perform other tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Quality inspections

Excel

Documentation

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jacks

Safety procedures

Job description

What we need:

The machine operator is responsible formaterialmovementand machineryoperationsneeded to safely produce qualityproducts.

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.
• Computer literacy, including Excel skills,required.
• 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.