PRESS OPERATOR - NIGHT at United States in Garner, North Carolina

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.



Press Operator - Press Department



Find your more with Mohawk!


At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more - more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing, and more opportunities for our people.


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. Come find your "more" with Mohawk!



What we need:


Mohawk is looking for a Press Operator who can achieve more for the Mohawk Wood & Laminate division. This person will be a leading performer who will safely monitor the Press line and help to produce quality products that are up to documented standards.



What you'll do:

• Comply with all company safety rules and procedures.
• Monitor product and process to ensure quality of product to documented procedures; takes action to minimize non-conforming products.
• Monitor and adjusts machine parameters as needed to ensure proper product alignment for embossed-in-register requirements and physical core/décor alignment.
• Perform regular quality tests and measurements using proper procedures, gauges, and tools.
• Patrol the Press line to ensure efficiency and utilization goals are met/exceeded.
• Help to identify issues affecting line performance and escalate as needed.
• Support maintenance efforts on the equipment to assure timely resolution of problems.
• Understand equipment and product set-up requirements to perform efficiently.
• Coordinate and execute production according to published schedule.
• Resolve small alarms on the Press line to maximize uptime.
• Perform required PM.
• Load, unload, and move material using forklift when needed.
• Performs required housekeeping in work areas.
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervisor.
• Perform other tasks assigned by management.

What you have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience in a fast-paced work environment
• 3+ years of experience with automated machines
• 3+ years of experience adjusting machine to produce quality product.
• Forklift experience or willingness to learn to operate forklift.

What you're good at:

• Basic math skills
• Basic computer skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What else?

• This position requires the team member to work with machinery in an environment where there may be regular exposure to chemicals, noise from machinery, dust, fumes, and extreme temperatures.
• Other working conditions may include working long hours and flexible shifts, including holidays.
• Required safety equipment: steel toed shoes, ear plugs, gloves, and safety glasses.
• Must be able to lift to 50lbs.; bending, squatting, climbing ladders and stairs are required.

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.


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. Apply Now