Requisition ID: 87671

Creeler Lower - 2nd Shift

Dalton, Georgia, United States, 30721

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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.

To ensure a continuous supply of yarn to the Tufting machines

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

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, and run up breakouts, when necessary.
Assist the operator in running the Tufting Machine, change backing & doffing rolls ~~warp~~ as needed.
Work within a team environment.
Must be able to perform daily minor 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

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.
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.

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.

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.

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 be able to climb up / down sets of stairs to 1, 2, & 3 floors height.
Must not be afraid of working at 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.