TWISTER OPERATOR - 2nd Shift (Roanoke, AL)

Mohawk Industries; Roanoke (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries in Roanoke, AL seeks a Twister Operator to support the yarn processing line. You will creel yarn, load onto twisters, monitor equipment for safety, perform basic quality checks, and move finished yarn to containers while maintaining clean, orderly work areas.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma or equivalent and prior yarn or manufacturing experience. This full-time, on-site role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, teamwork, and willingness to complete on‑the‑job

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Successful completion of on-the-job training.
• Successful completion of health and environmental safety training.
• Previous yarn or manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Creel single or double ply yarn packages and load yarn into twister.
• Reposition buggies of yarn and stage tubes for winder operation.
• Thread ends, operate the spindle, and repair breakouts during production runs.
• Doff twisted yarn and transfer to containers.
• Monitor production output and machine safety.
• Perform housekeeping and maintain machine efficiency.
• Follow all established SOPs and safety procedures.

Skills

Team-based work

Basic math

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Reading specs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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.

Position Title:

TWISTER OPERATOR

Primary Objective:

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

Major Function and Scope:

• Creel single or double ply yarn packages and load yarn into twister
• Reposition buggies of yarn at the twisters and stage tubes for winder operation
• Thread ends of single yarns, operate the spindle, and repair breakouts during production runs
• Doff twisted yarn packages and transfer them from the conveyor to a buggy/container
• Monitor production output and machine equipment for safe and efficient operation
• Clean and dechoke spindles to maintain machine efficiency and meet production requirements
• Perform quality checks using black lights to check yarn
• 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

Years of Experience and Knowledge:

Knowledge, Experience, Certifications: Describe the education, knowledge required, years of experience, specific skills and abilities required to do the job on a fully competent basis.

• 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
• Previous Yarn or Manufacturing experience is preferred

Competencies:

• Operate in a team‑based environment
• Basic math skills
• Attention to details
• Deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations
• Read spec sheets or product information

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.