Summer Help (Seasonal)

Tarkett; Middlefield (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety is #1

Competitive benefits

Career growth & stability

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Tarkett is a global leader in innovative flooring and sports surfaces, seeking a Production Operator in Middlefield, CT. You will perform molding-related tasks, inspect parts, and ensure quality and safety standards on a fast-paced production floor. This role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to procedures to meet customer specifications.

We offer strong safety commitments, competitive benefits, opportunities for career growth, and flexible work arrangements to support workforce stability.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to comply with existing safety standards.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven problem solving skills.
• Strong team player with good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review 5s checklist with previous operator.
• Communicate with previous operator about possible problems or special instructions.
• Produce quality outputs to meet customers’ quality specifications and production requirements.
• Identify and match part numbers to mold profiles.
• Inspect prep pads before loading into press.
• Spray mold release onto molds and load prep pads.
• Load prep pads into molds and unload molded parts.
• Inspect and trim parts per customer specifications.
• Place tile in rack to cool and Stack cooled tile on skids or carts.
• Complete production tickets and press production sheets, enter data into kiosks.
• Complete downtime sheets and sweep around presses.
• Maintain/Continue green initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Team player

Organizational skills

Drive for results

Listening skills

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Tarkett is a global leader in innovative flooring and sports surfaces that create value for customers in a sustainable way. With a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, carpet, rubber, wood & laminate, synthetic turf and athletic tracks, the Tarkett Group serves customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. As the world’s largest resilient flooring company with 11,000 employees and 32 production sites, Tarkett sells 1.3 million square meters of flooring every day for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields. Tarkett has leadership positions worldwide in vinyl flooring and artificial turf as well as for running tracks and flooring accessories in North America. Tarkett is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…

This description is a general statement of duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. This description is not intended to be all inclusive and other related duties may be assigned.

ESSESNTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review 5s checklist with previous operator
• Communicate with previous operator about possible problems or special instructions
• Produce quality outputs to meet customers’ quality specifications and production requirements
• Identify and match part numbers to mold profiles
• Inspect prep pads before loading into press
• Spray mold release onto molds – application methods may vary
• Load prep pads into molds
• Unload molded parts out of press
• Inspect and trim parts per customer specifications
• Place tile in rack to cool
• Stack cooled tile on skids or carts
• Complete production tickets and press production sheets, enter data into kiosks
• Complete downtime sheets
• Pickup and sweep in front, between, and behind presses
• Maintain/Continue green initiatives

REQUIREMENTS (including educational requirements)

• Ability to comply with existing safety standards
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven problem solving skills
• Strong team player
• Strong organizational skills and maintain a well-kept work area
• Drive for results and accountability
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• High School diploma or equivalent - required
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with frequent distractions and interruptions along with multiple demands from other associates, managers and customers

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Perform work within Molding/Finishing department based on business needs. This includes performing duties on presses and equipment
• Ability to reach, bend, lift, and push objects weighing 3-28 lbs on a continuous basis for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to carry/transport material with the dimensions of: 12”x12”, 25”x25”, 3’length, and 9’ length
• Ability to push wheeled-tile carts with maximum capacity at 480 lbs.
• Standing: Constantly (greater than 80% of workday)
• Walking: Constantly (greater than 80% of workday)
• Bending and Twisting: Constantly (greater than 80% of workday)
• Temperature Extremes (percent of time working in non-climate controlled, production environment): Constantly (greater than 80% of workday)
• Noise (percent of time working in loud, production environment): Constantly (greater than 80% of workday)
• Normal color vision

About Tarkett:

Tarkett is a global leader in innovative flooring and sports surfaces that create value for customers in a sustainable way. With a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, carpet, rubber, wood & laminate, synthetic turf and athletic tracks, the Tarkett Group serves customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. As the world’s largest resilient flooring company with 11,000 employees and 32 production sites, Tarkett sells 1.3 million square meters of flooring every day for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields. Tarkett has leadership positions worldwide in vinyl flooring and artificial turf as well as for running tracks and flooring accessories in North America. Tarkett is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build “The Way to Better Floors,” the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human‐Conscious Design® approach.

www.tarkett-group.com

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.