Lab Technician - Ivc

Location:

Dalton, Georgia, United States, 30721

• Creates new design proofs and prototypes by operating tools and equipment in the lab and on the production floor.
• Assists the master sample collection process by laying out and picking up material for review sessions.
• Reports to the head of the creative lab.
• Responsible for making proofs and prototypes of the highest standard with great care for detail so they can be shared with internal and external customers.
• Labels and organizes all the samples and films made during the process (from start to finished product).
• Organizes and controls the raw materials needed for the prototyping process through stock take, aligning with lab coordinator and other production departments.
• Assists product reviews by unboxing material and laying it out for display; performs a first check of the material before review; after review sessions labels, collects and distributes approved material and correctly discards unused material.
• Keeps lab and shared production equipment in good working order.
• Maintains a clean and efficient work environment.
• Proactively suggests improvements that increase efficiency, quality and safety in the processes/tasks they are required to perform.
• Safely operates equipment such as box cutters, panel cutter, laminator, hot press, oven, spray booths, ink dispensers, cranes, proofing machines, pallet jack & forklift.
• Participates and complies with the site’s safety management system.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision.

• High school diploma or greater.
• Minimum 3 years experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years experience in the graphics industry preferred (working with colors, inks, prints or print equipment).
• LTO – Lift truck operator certification (or willingness to certify on the job).
• Overhead crane operator certification (or willingness to certify on the job).

• Must pass the color vision test (provided during recruitment process).
• Great attention to detail.
• Works in a structured, organized and methodical way.
• Takes ownership and responsibility of tasks.
• Can manage time and work independently in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build working relationships with other departments.
• Basic multiplication and division skills.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Commitment to company values and safe work practices.

• Able to lift and move around boxes with flooring products (up to 50 lbs).
• Able to perform 8 to 12 hour shifts.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.