LAB TECHNICIAN - IVC

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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.

Creates new design proofs and prototypes by operating tools and equipment in the lab and on the production floor.

· Assists the master sample collection process by laying out and picking up material for review sessions.

· Reports to the head of the creative lab.

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

· Responsible for making proofs and prototypes of the highest standard with great care for detail so they can be shared with internal and external customers.

· Label and organize all the samples and films made during the process (from start to finished product).

· Organize and control the raw materials needed for the prototyping process through stock take, aligning with lab coordinator and other production departments.

· Assist product reviews by unboxing material and laying it out for display. Does a first check of the material before review. After review sessions labels, collects and distributes approved material and correctly discards unused material

· Keeps lab and shared production equipment in good working order.

· Maintains a clean and efficient work environment.

· Proactively suggests improvements that increase efficiency, quality and safety in the processes/tasks they are required to perform

· Safely operates equipment such as box cutters, panel cutter, laminator, hot press, oven, spray booths, ink dispensers, cranes, proofing machines, pallet jack & forklift

· Responsible for personal safety, participates and complies with site’s safety management system.

· Performs other duties as assigned by supervision

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 diploma or greater

· Min. 3 years experience working in manufacturing environment

· Min. 3 years experience in the graphics industry preferred (example: working with colors, inks, prints or print equipment)

· LTO – Lift truck operator certification (or willingness to certify on the job)

· Overhead crane operator certification (or willingness to certify on the job)

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

· Must pass the color vision test (provided during recruitment process)

· Great attention to detail

· Works in a structured, organized and methodical way

· Takes ownership and responsibility of their tasks

· Able to manage time and work independently in fast paced environment

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build working relationships with other departments

· Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook)

· Basic Multiplication and Division skills

· Strong problem-solving skills.

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

· Commitment to company values and safe work practices.

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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.

· Able to lift and move around boxes with flooring products (up to 50lbs)

· Able to perform 8-to-12-hour shifts

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.