Requisition ID: 87685

FRONT END LOADER-550 DVR

Mt. Gilead, North Carolina, United States, 27306

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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.

Operates size 550 front end loaders and conveyors for chip unloading area.

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

Daily Operations

Complete walk around inspections.
Ensure chips are going to correct locations.
Blow out loader thoroughly once per shift or as needed.
Notifies supervisor if something is wrong, or if loader needs to have maintenance done.
Move chips as needed to a designated location.
Make sure there is a containment area made for waste water if tanks are being cleaned.
Maintain constant fuel level for the furnace, making sure mix of fuel is proper.
Visually monitor the quality of chips and notify supervisor if something is not correct.
Operates loader and monitor that they are running correctly and efficiently.
Maintains constant levels in chip reclaim hoppers.
Check all bunkers for fiber. Make sure doors are closed all the way and chute flaps are closing properly.
- Ensures chip unloading conveyors are operating properly.
- Performs basic maintenance tasks.
- Monitors the rotation of chips that are off loaded.
- Inspect for any rock or metal contamination on yard.
Performs other related duties as required.

Shutdown Operations

Assist with refiner plate change.
Assist with scrubber inspection and cleaning.
Assist with all bag house bag changes.
Assist with all periodic cleaning during and after the shutdown.

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.

Requires 1 year experience in a manufacturing environment

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

Strong communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Listening skills and ability to follow instructions
Must pass front end loader skills test.

Associates Supervised: Indicate the numbers of associates that report to this position (only complete for exempt supervisory/managerial positions).

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 committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of colleagues, customers, suppliers, and any individuals using our premises, by providing and maintaining a safe working environment that protects both the physical and mental wellbeing of myself and others.
Identify, and eliminate, hazards; or where we cannot eliminate hazards, minimize risk as much as reasonably possible.

Demonstrate personal leadership in safety and ensure that myself and all colleagues at all levels take personal responsibility for safety and wellbeing as part of their role.
Commit to compliance with all environmental laws, regulations, standards, and other requirements such as site permits to operate.

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.