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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.

Loads, unloads, stores, receives and issues raw materials, operating supplies and finished products.  Checks and stocks inventory of assigned operating supplies and/or raw materials (end disc, fabric cores, banding material, wire ties for rolls, etc.) and orders when inventories dictate.  Solves computer related problems and other shipping/inventory problems.  Doffs roll of fabric from loom and transports to warehouse and prepares roll of fabric for shipment.  Transports fill yarn from storage area and places on fill yarn tree at each loom.  Any other duties assigned by management.

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

Operates powered industrial truck and follows all rules and procedures. Change propane tank on powered industrial equipment, when needed. Before using powered industrial truck complete “Pre Shift Industrial Truck Inspections”, are done on a tablet. At beginning of shift receives the list of looms to be doffed from the off-going shift. Doff roll of fabric from loom, by priority. Doff rolls in order listed: 1) red lights, 2) rolls on production floor, 3) doff list, 4) white lights. Keep check on “Doff Board” for unexpected looms to be doffed. At end of shift, make list of looms to be doffed during the next shift and give to oncoming shift. Fill out “Warp Yardage Sheet” and “Weaver Fabric Identification Record”. Doff fabric. When doffing a loom, shoulder position must be perpendicular to take up.  Before using, check condition of crank handle for wear, secure crank handle in both hands and use both hands to turn crank handle in a forward motion to push roll of fabric from take up to floor.  If crank is hard to turn or roll of fabric will not freely roll out of take-up stop immediately and report to supervisor.  Transport roll of fabric with “Weaver Fabric Identification Record” to warehouse and put in designated area (1st quality on strapper and 6th quality at QA Table). Unwinds/strips defect from roll of fabric, if needed, and places excess fabric in scrap boxes. Calculate weight and yards on roll of fabric that defect has been stripped from. Hold waste rolls over 100 yards in the warehouse for Lead Shipping Receiving.         a. Remove tails from end of roll of fabric, as required

        b. follow JES for pick count on every roll.

Enter information in computer system from Weaver Fabric Identification Record to make label for each roll of fabric, distribute finished label to correct locations. Attach end disc to roll of fabric with wire tie and place roll of fabric on proper trailer or in appropriate bin in warehouse. Fix mistakes made when labeling backing by counting picks and check weight of roll of fabric. Use RF System to maintain direct shipping standards. Visually check trailers for holes, nails, or any type damage to trailer. Load trailers per orders. Open/close doors for direct shipping. Fix loading errors (no bills, no rolls, too many rolls, add or delete rolls). Check on orders. Receives and/or issues raw material and other operational supplies. Makes, distributes, and files the packing list and bill of lading. Take care of any type of delivery. Communicate with other employees in shipping/receiving and other departments throughout the plant. Communicate with employees at other facilities, as needed. Using core saw cut end of core off, if needed. Stage Fill Yarn in the weave room. Latch fill yarn trucks together. Transport fill yarn (truck/box) from storage area and place on fill yarn tree at each loom. Transport empty truck/box back to storage area. Issues fill yarn from inventory in computer system. Operates baler – see waste baler procedure and JSA. Replace roll of strapping, when needed.  Blow off strapper and record on “Strapper Blow Off” sheet. Get fabric sample and take to lab, when needed. Checks and maintains inventory of operating supplies and/or raw materials. General Duties Empty trash dumpster. Participate in Safety programs Works safely and orderly. Notify supervision of any hazardous or unsafe conditions. Maintains clean and orderly work area. Perform all necessary miscellaneous work pertaining to the above job duties. Any other duties assigned by management.

 

Type of Experience and Knowledge:

Knowledge, Experience, Competencies and Supervision: Describe the education, knowledge required, years of experience, specific skills and abilities required to do the job on a fully competent basis.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITES:

Mandatory – Must be able to read and write in manner indicated on job application.

Preferred –  Previous experience operating a powered industrial truck in a production environment. Basic computer skills to look up information and enter data.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work assigned schedule. Must have ability to obtain a powered industrial equipment license.  Ability to learn job specific computer skills.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports to shift supervisor/department manager, but works with minimum amount of supervision.

DIRECTION EXERCISED:

Limited to personal activities required to perform duties of job.

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

Must maintain high standards for work quality and safety. Must be a self-starter and be able to move from one task to another without direction. Must be able to work independently and continue working without interrupting others. Must be able to read and follow directions and work procedures. Basic computer knowledge to look up information and enter data.  Ability to trouble shoot and correct ticketing and inventory mistakes.

 

 

 

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.