Twister Operator C Shift

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is seeking a Twister Operator for the C shift at our Rome, Georgia facility. The role involves setting up and operating yarn-twisting machines, loading yarn, threading, and maintaining production quality and safety.

Responsibilities include monitoring output, performing routine maintenance, and adhering to SOPs. The position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and adaptability in an industrial environment with exposure to moving equipment and chemicals.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to function in a team-based environment.
• Basic math and measurement handling.
• Ability to read and interpret product specs and data sheets.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and tend to yarn twisting machines.
• Load yarn, reposition buggies, and prepare tubes for winding.
• Thread ends, operate spindle, and fix breakouts during production.
• Doff yarn packages, transfer to containers, and monitor output.
• Maintain machine efficiency and perform routine safety checks.
• Clean spindles and de-choke equipment to prevent downtime.
• Perform quality checks using visual/lighting cues.
• Attend training and comply with all SOPs and policies.
• Maintain housekeeping and assist with general duties as needed.
• Follow management directives and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Basic Math

Problem Solving

Read Specs

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Twister Operator C Shift

Date: Aug 17, 2026

Location: Rome, Georgia, United States

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.

• Set up, operate, and tend to many machines organized into a frame that twist yarn together.

Major Function and Scope: Using brief narrative statements, describe each major function of responsibility explaining the scope of the function as appropriate.

• 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: Describe the specific skills required for this position in terms of technical, managerial, interpersonal skills and unique abilities.

• Operate in a team-based environment
• Basic math skills
• 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.