Mohawk

Global flooring manufacturer serving residential, commercial

Creeler – Lower 3rd shift

Machine & Process OperationPosted on Nov 10

Full-timeDalton, GA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

No prior experience is required.
The ability to read and write standard English and perform basic addition and subtraction calculations is required.
Successful completion of all required on-the-job training is required.
Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training is required.
The ability to understand and follow verbal or written instructions, keep simple records, and make reports in standard English is required.
The ability to maintain acceptable attendance under company and department guidelines is required.
The ability to perform specific duties with instructions but without direct supervision is required.
Availability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed is required.
The ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for long periods is required.
The ability to regularly move yarn racks weighing 1,200 pounds with a partner and lift packages weighing up to 20 pounds to a height of 72 inches is required.
The ability to work in non-climate-controlled facilities, climb up and down as many as three flights of stairs regularly, and work on elevated platforms without fear of heights is required.

Responsibilities

Keep the proper yarn supply close to the creel to change packages efficiently.
Remove skinner packages and place full packages on the creel.
Patrol the creel and keep yarn running from all spindles in use.
Observe the creel, stop the machine when needed, and run up breakouts when necessary.
Assist the operator in operating the machine and doffing rolls of carpet.
Work within a team environment.
Perform daily autonomous maintenance activities.
Participate in the Quality Improvement Process.
Attend job-related training deemed necessary by supervision.
Follow established standard operating procedures.
Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary.
Perform other tasks assigned by management.

Desired Qualifications

High school graduate or GED equivalency is preferred.

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.

What you’ll do:

Responsible for keeping the proper yarn supply close to the creel in order to change packages efficiently.
Remove skinner package and place full package on creel.
Patrol creel and keep yarn running from all spindles in use.
Observe the creel, stop machine if needed and run up breakouts, when necessary.
Assist the operator in operating machine and doffing rolls of carpet.
Work within a team environment.
Must be able to perform daily autonomous maintenance activities.
Actively participate in the Quality Improvement Process.
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.

What you have:

High school graduate or GED equivalency preferred.
No prior experience required.
Reads and writes in standard English and proficient in performing basic math calculations such as addition and subtraction.
Successful completion of all required on the job training.
Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training.

What you’re good at:

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.

What else?

Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for long periods of time.
Must be able to move racks of yarn weighing 1,200 pounds, with a partner, on a regular basis.
Must be able to lift up to 20 - pound packages to a height of 72 inches.

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

Must be able to climb up/down up to 3 flights of stairs regularly.
Must be able to work in elevated platforms.
Must not be afraid of heights.

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.

About the Company

Mohawk

Global flooring manufacturer serving residential, commercial

Mohawk Industries is a global flooring manufacturer that produces a broad range of flooring products for residential and commercial use, including ceramic tile, carpet, rugs, laminate, luxury vinyl tile, sheet vinyl, and wood flooring. Its products are sold through multiple brands and distributed worldwide, supported by a diversified portfolio designed to serve many customer segments. The company leverages its scale and multi-brand approach to maintain a strong footprint in North America and Europe, expanding through extended sales channels, deeper opportunities with existing customers, and strategic acquisitions. Mohawk’s goal is to grow its market share by broadening its distribution reach, expanding product offerings, and pursuing acquisitions that complement its portfolio.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Calhoun, GA
Founded: 1878

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