OPERATOR I

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. in Mt. Gilead, North Carolina, is seeking an Outfeed Operator I to monitor production on conveyors, saws and stackers during a rotating night shift (7pm–7am).

You will perform root cause analysis, coordinate with control room operators to maintain stable production, and assist in planned shutdowns to maximize efficiency while ensuring raw board quality. Candidates with manufacturing experience and strong communication skills will fit well; must be able to work in varying

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Must be an effective team member.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident in data analysis and interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Monitors production through outfeed conveyors, saws and stackers.
• Performs root cause analysis on problems.
• Communicates with control room operators to maintain stable production.
• Assists in planning/ executing production line shutdowns to minimize downtime.
• Monitors raw board quality and takes corrective actions.
• Performs basic maintenance tasks and assists maintenance personnel.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Data analysis

Following instructions

Job description

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OPERATOR I

Date: Sep 17, 2026

Location: Mt. Gilead, North Carolina, United States, 27306

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.

Outfeed Operator I

Find your more with Mohawk!

What we need:

Mohawk is looking for an Outfeed Operator to monitor raw board handling conveyors, saws and complete various quality control checks. This is a rotating night shift position working 7pm – 7am.

What you’ll do:

• Monitors the continuous production of the product through outfeed conveyors, saws and stackers
• Performs root cause analysis on problems
• Communicates with other control room operators to maintain stable and consistent production
• Assists in planning and executing production line shutdowns to minimize downtime while maximizing efficiency
• Monitors raw board quality and takes immediate action to eliminate problems negatively impacting it
• Performs basic maintenance related tasks and assists maintenance personnel in performing technical work{ent}
• Performs other related duties as required

What you have:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus

What you’re good at:

• Must be an effective team member.
• Ability to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and steel toe shoes.
• Good oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with others in the immediate work unit and in related supported areas.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident in data analysis and interpretation.

What else?

• Must be able to work 12-hour day/night shifts
• Must be able to wear hearing protection, eye protection, and steel toe shoes.{ent}
• Must be able to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time on concrete.
• Must be able to work in varying temperatures up to 110 degrees and dusty environment.
• Must be able to lift up to and carry up to 50lbs frequently and up to 80lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to climb vertical ladders, multiple flights of stairs and work off elevated surfaces with heights of up to 50 ft.
• Must not have any limitations in regard to working in confined spaces or wearing a respirator for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to make repetitive motions involving twisting and turning and using the force of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to kneel and bend over frequently.
• Must be able to climb on and work around machinery resulting in awkward or uncomfortable positions.
• Must be able to sit and drive forklift on uneven driving surface.
• Must be able to wear and work with a full-face respirator, when required.

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.