Machine Operator I - Packaging Department

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Thomasville, North Carolina, United States, 27360

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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.

Assists in packaging of laminate flooring panels by training to operate various automated industrial machinery components on production lines to meet the required quality specifications.

• Responsible for quality inspections and testing throughout shift, with attention to identifying quality and manufacturing defects.
• Gains understanding of correct parameters specific to Packaging Department processes in order to minimize defect opportunities and applies knowledge to increase production output.
• Trains to perform necessary adjustments to production line, via feedback from automated systems monitoring and product specifications.
• Adheres to Company and Department standards regarding documentation, set up procedures, production procedures, and quality guidelines.
• Abides by documentation standards and catalogues adherence to production procedures, including shift reports and varying checklists.
• Understands and follows all Company and Department safety policies, including personal protective equipment and alternate work procedures.
• Attends any job‑related training deemed necessary by supervision.
• Follows all established standard operating procedures.
• Performs general housekeeping duties as necessary.
• Performs other tasks assigned by management.

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1+ year experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• 1+ year familiarity with production mechanical systems preferred.
• 1+ year training in quality processes or procedures preferred.
• Proficient computer literacy necessary to complete various tasks.
• Ability to troubleshoot independently through use of problem‑solving skills and critical thinking.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team setting, including communication with various other Departments via radio, phone, and in‑person conversations.

• This position requires the team member to work with machinery in an environment where there may be fluctuating temperatures, and additional department‑specific variables. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be required, and may include hearing protection, safety shoes, high‑visibility clothing, and eye protection.
• Other working conditions may include working 12 hour shifts and a fixed shift rotation, including holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.; walking, bending, squatting, climbing ladders and stairs are required.

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.

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.