MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATE

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Associate to join their team. This role involves ensuring product quality through thorough inspections and collaboration with machine operators. The ideal candidate will have a keen attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn. As part of a global leader in flooring solutions, you will contribute to innovative manufacturing processes that enhance both residential and commercial spaces. Join a dynamic environment where your efforts directly impact product excellence and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Proven experience in a quality-related, fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect manufactured products for quality and customer satisfaction.
• Document inspection results and report defects to machine operators.
• Assist machine operators during change-over and preventive maintenance tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Experience in a quality-related production environment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

MANUFACTURING ASSOCIATE

Location: Thomasville, North Carolina, United States, 27360

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.

Responsibilities:

1. Inspect manufactured products from the molding line to ensure customer satisfaction. Collaborate with machine operators to correct defects.
2. Assemble and thoroughly inspect C/M product quality throughout the production shift, including pulling molding from production containers and inspecting thoroughly.
3. Report defects or quality issues immediately to the machine operator.
4. Sign off on product quality and follow up to ensure defects are corrected.
5. Document and record inspection results in a spreadsheet format.
6. Perform basic shop floor tasks related to creating and releasing containers.
7. Sort rejected planks (B stack), document, and record sorting results.
8. Assist machine operators during change-over and preventive maintenance tasks.
9. Perform other tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• Proven experience in a quality-related, fast-paced production environment
• Attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Willingness to learn and be trained on product specifications

Reports To:

None

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer creating products to enhance residential and commercial spaces worldwide. Our vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in producing carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone, and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovations differentiate our brands in the marketplace and meet all remodeling and new construction needs. Our brands include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. Over the past decade, Mohawk has transformed from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations across multiple continents.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran, committed to an inclusive workplace. We participate in the Drugs Don’t Work initiative.