QUALITY ASSURANCE

Mohawk Industries; Bridgeport (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is seeking a Quality Inspector to ensure production runs meet color and quality standards. Responsibilities include final product inspections, performing quality control tests for ASTM certifications, and maintaining lab equipment certifications.

The role requires basic math, strong color vision, and familiarity with quality systems. Lift truck certification is a plus, and training will cover safety and company procedures in a fast-paced industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Color vision sufficient for defect identification.
• Experience with quality systems preferred.
• Must complete required health and safety training.
• Lift Truck Certification preferred.
• May be required to use department specific database systems.
• Lean manufacturing and/or Six Sigma knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guarantee that all production runs meet color and quality standards per master.
• Provide final product inspections to ensure defects are identified and correctly labeled.
• Conduct quality control testing for each production run as well as periodic testing for ASTM certifications to include tensile, tear, impression recovery, weight, thickness, and layer measurement tests.
• Identify systems and procedures to increase the accuracy of inspection and re-inspect processes.
• Assist in the initial production runs in manufacturing to ensure production material is as close as possible visually to the standard.
• Maintain certification standards of all lab equipment on a yearly basis.
• 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

Color vision

Teamwork

Basic math

Microsoft Suite

Problem solving

Fast-paced work environment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

Department database systems

Job description

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

In broad terms, briefly state the major purpose of primary objective of this position.

Quality Inspector for production and approval process.

Major Function and Scope

• Guarantee that all production runs meet color and quality standards per master
• Provide final product inspections to ensure defects are identified and correctly labeled
• Conduct quality control testing for each production run as well as periodic testing for ASTM certifications to include tensile, tear, impression recovery, weight, thickness, and layer measurement tests
• Identify systems and procedures to increase the accuracy of inspection and re-inspect processes
• Assist in the initial production runs in manufacturing to ensure production material is as close as possible visually to the standard
• Maintain certification standards of all lab equipment on a yearly basis
• 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

Type Of Experience And Knowledge

Knowledge, Experience, Certifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Lift Truck Certification preferred
• Successful completion of all required on the job training
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training
• May be required to use department specific database systems
• Previous experience with quality systems required
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and / or six sigma methodology preferred
• Must have superior color vision

Competencies

• Operate in a team-based environment
• Basic math skills
• Highly skilled on computers, especially Microsoft Suite
• Operate various test equipment and the software that goes with it
• Work independently in a fast-paced work environment
• Problem-solving skills

Physical Requirements / Other Pertinent Job Information

(Such as: American with Disabilities Act- ADA requirements for certain hourly positions).

• May require bending, squatting, climbing, and other physical movement for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Working around moving equipment and in an industrial environment

Working in an environment where there may be regular exposure to chemicals, noise from machinery, dust, fumes, and variable temperatures

Disclaimer

The information on this description was prepared by Compensation and department management and is designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

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.