TUFTING MACHINE OPERATOR - 3rd shift at United States in Dalton, Georgia

Job Description:

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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.



What you'll do:

• Responsible for efficiently running the tufting machine involving checking the face for quality defects, getting defects corrected, threading needles, and replacing any yarn which may have run out from the creel.
• Must mark and doff all rolls produced as well as assist in changing the primary backing.
• Responsible for checking rugs to match order
• Responsible for checking yarn to match order
• Expected to maintain all housekeeping items and follow all housekeeping procedures associated with the position.
• Responsible for repairing minor machine malfunctions.
• Responsible for lifting/moving heavy objects and loading/unloading blade blocks.
• Expected to meet the production, quality, and safety needs set by management.
• Expected to follow all safety procedures for the job duties assigned
• Placing recycle materials in correct containers.
• Responsible for reporting any unsafe acts or hazards in work area.

What you have:

• Excellent attendance
• Appropriate following of safety rules
• Conform to safe work practices
• Maintain an orderly work environment
• Communicate well with others
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

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