EXTRUSION-DOFFER at United States in Hillsville, Virginia

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.



Primary Objective: In broad terms, briefly state the major purpose of primary objective of this position.



Tends an automatic yarn machine which winds yarn onto tubes.



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



Threads yarn position.



Doffs to keep yarns ends and tails intact and away from winder components.



Removes yarn wraps from rollers.



Manually positions yarn ends dropped from spin packs/chimney.



Manually removes cones and tubes as required to facilitate continuous machine processing.



Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision



Follow all established standard operating procedures



Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary



Perform other tasks assigned by management




Type 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 graduate or GED equivalency preferred.



Prior experience in operating extrusion machine equipment required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.



Reads and writes in standard English and proficient performing basic math calculations such as addition and subtraction.



Successful completion of all on the job training programs.



Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training.



May be required to use PC and other department specific database systems.



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



Ability to communicate in standard English to understand and follow verbal or written instructions and to keep simple records and make reports.



Ability to work well with people.



Ability to maintain an acceptable level of attendance in accordance with company and department guidelines.



Ability to perform specific duties with instructions but without direct supervision.



Ability to pass a color blindness test.



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.



Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.



Must be able to walk long distances, climb on ladders, and stand for long periods of time.



Bending, crouching, and stooping may be required.



Must also be able to work in non-climate controlled facilities.



Work environment is a noisy, high traffic production floor.



May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and night shifts, weekends and holidays.



Willing to work in all types of weather.




Primary Objective: In broad terms, briefly state the major purpose of primary objective of this position.



Tends an automatic yarn machine which winds yarn onto tubes.



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



Threads yarn position.



Doffs to keep yarns ends and tails intact and away from winder components.



Removes yarn wraps from rollers.



Manually positions yarn ends dropped from spin packs/chimney.



Manually removes cones and tubes as required to facilitate continuous machine processing.



Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision



Follow all established standard operating procedures



Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary



Perform other tasks assigned by management




Type 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 graduate or GED equivalency preferred.



Prior experience in operating extrusion machine equipment required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.



Reads and writes in standard English and proficient performing basic math calculations such as addition and subtraction.



Successful completion of all on the job training programs.



Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training.



May be required to use PC and other department specific database systems.



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



Ability to communicate in standard English to understand and follow verbal or written instructions and to keep simple records and make reports.



Ability to work well with people.



Ability to maintain an acceptable level of attendance in accordance with company and department guidelines.



Ability to perform specific duties with instructions but without direct supervision.



Ability to pass a color blindness test.



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.



Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.



Must be able to walk long distances, climb on ladders, and stand for long periods of time.



Bending, crouching, and stooping may be required.



Must also be able to work in non-climate controlled facilities.



Work environment is a noisy, high traffic production floor.



May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and night shifts, weekends and holidays.



Willing to work in all types of weather.



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.