QUALITY ASSURANCE

Mohawk Industries; Bridgeport (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer seeking a detail-oriented candidate for tufting and quality control roles. The position focuses on operating tufting equipment, performing style changes, and conducting quality audits to ensure product standards are met.

The role requires adherence to safety procedures, participation in required training, and collaboration with the Quality Control team to maintain production quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of all required on the job training.
• Familiar with location of SDS sheets in departments.
• Knowledge of testing and procedures performed on BCF yarn.
• Basic knowledge of AS400.

Responsibilities

• Perform style changes according to specifications.
• Perform quality audits on carpet for lines, loops, crossed or missing ends.
• Monitor weight variance reports, dye header reports, and tufting machines for correct stitch, pile height, width, tickets and backing.
• Verify meters for accuracy.
• Work along with Quality Control Assistant.
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision.
• Follow all established standard operating and safety procedures as well as company policies.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary.
• Perform other tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Basic math

Communication

Teamwork

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

AS400

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.

Major Function and Scope:

• Perform style changes according to specifications
• Perform quality audits on carpet for lines, loops, crossed or missing ends
• Monitor weight variance reports, dye header reports, and tufting machines for correct stitch, pile height, width, tickets and backing
• Verify meters for accuracy
• Work along with Quality Control Assistant
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision
• Follow all established standard operating and safety procedures as well as company policies
• 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
• Successful completion of all required on the job training
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training
• Prior experience in operating tufting machine equipment required, and/or equivalent combination of on-the-job training and work experience in quality
• Familiarity with PC and other department specific database systems
• Familiar with location of all SDS sheets in departments
• Knowledge of all testing and procedures performed on BCF yarn
• Basic knowledge of AS400
• Discern between colors and pass the Munsell hue test

Competencies:

• Operate in a team-based environment
• Basic math skills
• Good verbal and written communication and organization skills
• Keep simple records and make reports

Physical Requirements / Other Pertinent Job Information:

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

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.

• 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

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.