Molding & Finishing Associate - Nights
Tarkett · Middlefield, OH · 1 mo ago
OTHR$22.66/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: headings for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections where there is real specific content. Must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate. Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- Intro: "We are seeking an experienced and strategic team member who wants to grow within Tarkett. In this position you will have the opportunity to operate various production equipment and perform multiple functions within the Molding & Finishing department for Tarkett Middlefield. You will be joining a highly engaged group of passionate business professionals with long tenure in an organization that has a flat organizational structure and little hierarchy. Our organization strongly values team work. All of our employees have a voice and can truly impact the company. The company is in an aggressive growth mode and has recently acquired a number of strong brands, with even more exciting things to come."
- "Who we are: With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turn and athletic tracks, the Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe. Headquartered in Paris, France; Tarkett has 12,000 employees and 33 industrial sites on 5 continents across the globe, and sells 1.3 million square meters of flooring every day, for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores, and sports fields."
- Compensation details: "Compensation $22.66 trainee wage rate, with increase to $24.67 after certified on first job (4-6 weeks), plus shift premium of $1.50 for Nights and $2.00 for Afternoons. There are 4 operator levels that allow for additional pay increases based on cross training and our top rate is currently $28.25 + shift premium. Tarkett also has annual merit increases, monthly attendance bonuses, and more!"
- Benefits: "Tarkett offers a competitive benefits package medical, dental, vison, life and AD&D Insurance, 401K...Significant employee flooring discounts... And so much more."
- Job Requirements list: bullet points: Ability to comply with existing safety standards; Ability to troubleshoot and complete 5s audit; Ability to load/unload rubber press; Ability to perform work within Molding/Finishing department based on business needs; Ability to inspect materials for defects, inconsistencies; Ability to transport materials to next station in the manufacturing process (using tow motor if required); Ability to complete production tickets, downtime sheets; Ability to maintain/continue green initiative; Ability to work in a fast paced environment with frequent distractions
- "LOOOKING FOR EXCITED CANDIDATES WHO:" then list: Stand, walk for long hours during shift.; Push objects up to 50lbs during a shift; Adhere to strict safety and quality production standards; Reach, bend, lift, and push objects weighing 3-50 lbs. on a continuous basis for the duration of the shift.; Carry/transport material; Support production with meeting weekly quotas; Has great work ethics; Comfortable working in extreme temperatures
- "WHAT IS IT LIKE WORKING WITH US?" then bullet: Safety is very critical to us so we provide all PPEs.; It can get really noisy at time. We provide all employees hearing protection; Temperature can vary between 60°F and 90°F in some departments at the plant; This job requires standing in one location for an extended time
- "What We Offer" then bullet: A commitment that Safety is #1; Competitive benefits including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; Paid time off and paid holidays; Life and disability insurance; Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.
- "Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future" bullet: We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.; We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.; We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.
- Another "Who we are:" repeated with more details: "With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build “The Way to Better Floors,” the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human‐Conscious Design® approach. www.tarkett-group.com"
- EEO statement: "Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best." This is boilerplate; we should remove.
We need to produce sections: About the role (maybe intro), Responsibilities (duties), Requirements (skills/abilities), Qualifications? maybe not separate; Benefits, Pay, Schedule? There's no explicit schedule (like shift times) but there is shift premium mention; but schedule not given. So we should not create Schedule section unless posting actually states them. It does not give schedule like "Monday-Friday 8am-5pm". So omit Schedule.
Pay section: we have compensation details. So include Pay.
Benefits: we have benefits details. So include Benefits.
Responsibilities: we have duties list (operating equipment, performing multiple functions, etc). Also the "What is it like working with us?" maybe part of responsibilities or work environment. Could be under Responsibilities or maybe a separate section like Working Conditions but not in allowed headings. We can incorporate into Responsibilities.
Requirements: list of abilities and physical demands.
Qualifications: maybe not separate; we could combine with Requirements.
Skills: maybe not needed.
We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must not repeat job title.
We must output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft sections:
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections where there is real specific content. Must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate. Must preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- Intro: "We are seeking an experienced and strategic team member who wants to grow within Tarkett. In this position you will have the opportunity to operate various production equipment and perform multiple functions within the Molding & Finishing department for Tarkett Middlefield. You will be joining a highly engaged group of passionate business professionals with long tenure in an organization that has a flat organizational structure and little hierarchy. Our organization strongly values team work. All of our employees have a voice and can truly impact the company. The company is in an aggressive growth mode and has recently acquired a number of strong brands, with even more exciting things to come."
- "Who we are: With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turn and athletic tracks, the Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe. Headquartered in Paris, France; Tarkett has 12,000 employees and 33 industrial sites on 5 continents across the globe, and sells 1.3 million square meters of flooring every day, for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores, and sports fields."
- Compensation details: "Compensation $22.66 trainee wage rate, with increase to $24.67 after certified on first job (4-6 weeks), plus shift premium of $1.50 for Nights and $2.00 for Afternoons. There are 4 operator levels that allow for additional pay increases based on cross training and our top rate is currently $28.25 + shift premium. Tarkett also has annual merit increases, monthly attendance bonuses, and more!"
- Benefits: "Tarkett offers a competitive benefits package medical, dental, vison, life and AD&D Insurance, 401K...Significant employee flooring discounts... And so much more."
- Job Requirements list: bullet points: Ability to comply with existing safety standards; Ability to troubleshoot and complete 5s audit; Ability to load/unload rubber press; Ability to perform work within Molding/Finishing department based on business needs; Ability to inspect materials for defects, inconsistencies; Ability to transport materials to next station in the manufacturing process (using tow motor if required); Ability to complete production tickets, downtime sheets; Ability to maintain/continue green initiative; Ability to work in a fast paced environment with frequent distractions
- "LOOOKING FOR EXCITED CANDIDATES WHO:" then list: Stand, walk for long hours during shift.; Push objects up to 50lbs during a shift; Adhere to strict safety and quality production standards; Reach, bend, lift, and push objects weighing 3-50 lbs. on a continuous basis for the duration of the shift.; Carry/transport material; Support production with meeting weekly quotas; Has great work ethics; Comfortable working in extreme temperatures
- "WHAT IS IT LIKE WORKING WITH US?" then bullet: Safety is very critical to us so we provide all PPEs.; It can get really noisy at time. We provide all employees hearing protection; Temperature can vary between 60°F and 90°F in some departments at the plant; This job requires standing in one location for an extended time
- "What We Offer" then bullet: A commitment that Safety is #1; Competitive benefits including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; Paid time off and paid holidays; Life and disability insurance; Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.
- "Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future" bullet: We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.; We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.; We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.
- Another "Who we are:" repeated with more details: "With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build “The Way to Better Floors,” the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human‐Conscious Design® approach. www.tarkett-group.com"
- EEO statement: "Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best." This is boilerplate; we should remove.
We need to produce sections: About the role (maybe intro), Responsibilities (duties), Requirements (skills/abilities), Qualifications? maybe not separate; Benefits, Pay, Schedule? There's no explicit schedule (like shift times) but there is shift premium mention; but schedule not given. So we should not create Schedule section unless posting actually states them. It does not give schedule like "Monday-Friday 8am-5pm". So omit Schedule.
Pay section: we have compensation details. So include Pay.
Benefits: we have benefits details. So include Benefits.
Responsibilities: we have duties list (operating equipment, performing multiple functions, etc). Also the "What is it like working with us?" maybe part of responsibilities or work environment. Could be under Responsibilities or maybe a separate section like Working Conditions but not in allowed headings. We can incorporate into Responsibilities.
Requirements: list of abilities and physical demands.
Qualifications: maybe not separate; we could combine with Requirements.
Skills: maybe not needed.
We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must not repeat job title.
We must output only HTML fragment.
Let's craft sections:
About the role
with paragraph(s) describing the position, company overview.
Maybe combine company overview into About the role.
Responsibilities
with - list of duties: operate various production equipment, perform multiple functions within Molding & Finishing department, load/unload rubber press, inspect materials for defects, transport materials, complete production tickets/downtime sheets, maintain green initiative, work in fast-paced environment, adhere to safety/quality standards, support weekly quotas, etc.
Also include safety, PPE, hearing protection, temperature variation, standing extended time maybe as responsibilities? Could be under Working Conditions but we can include in Responsibilities.
Requirements
with - list: ability to comply with safety standards, troubleshoot and complete 5s audit, load/unload rubber press, perform work within Molding/Finishing based on business needs, inspect materials for defects, transport materials, complete production tickets/downtime sheets, maintain green initiative, work in fast-paced environment with distractions, stand/walk long hours, push objects up to 50lbs, adhere to strict safety and quality standards, reach/bend/lift/push 3-50 lbs continuously, carry/transport material, support weekly quotas, great work ethics, comfortable working in extreme temperatures.
Also maybe include ability to work in noisy environment, use hearing protection.
Benefits
with - list: medical, dental, vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and paid holidays, significant employee flooring discounts, etc. Also mention commitment safety #1, career growth, stability, flexible work arrangements.
Pay
with paragraph detailing compensation: trainee wage $22.66, increase to $24.67 after certification (4-6 weeks), shift premium $1.50 nights, $2.00 afternoons, 4 operator levels, top rate $28.25 + shift premium, annual merit increases, monthly attendance bonuses.
We should not include schedule.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO.
Let's ensure we preserve all substantive info: include mention of flat organizational structure, team work, aggressive growth, acquired brands, history 140 years, worldwide leader, product lines, 100 countries, HQ Paris, 12k employees, 33 sites, 1.3 million sqm per day, etc. Also include the second "Who we are" with turnover €3.3bn 2025, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers, etc. Also mention Tarkett Human-Conscious Design, website.
We need to avoid duplication but preserve all info; we can combine similar points.
Let's craft About the role paragraph(s) that includes:
- Seeking experienced strategic team member to grow within Tarkett.
- Opportunity to operate various production equipment and perform multiple functions within Molding & Finishing department for Tarkett Middlefield.
- Joining highly engaged group of passionate business professionals with long tenure, flat organizational structure, little hierarchy, strong teamwork, employees have voice and can impact company.
- Company in aggressive growth mode, recently acquired strong brands, more exciting things to come.
- Who we are: 140-year history, worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions, product range vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turn, athletic tracks, serves customers in >100 countries.
- Headquartered Paris, France; 12,000 employees, 33 industrial sites on 5 continents; sells 1.3 million sqm flooring daily for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores, sports fields.
- Also note: turnover €3.3bn 2025, close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers, 33 production sites; committed to circular economy and sustainability via Tarkett Human-Conscious Design; website.
We can combine.
Now Responsibilities: list duties.
Let's enumerate:
- Operate various production equipment.
- Perform multiple functions within the Molding & Finishing department.
- Load/unload rubber press.
- Perform work within Molding/Finishing department based on business needs.
- Inspect materials for defects and inconsistencies.
- Transport materials to next station in manufacturing process (using tow motor if required).
- Complete production tickets and downtime sheets.
- Maintain/continue green initiative.
- Work in a fast-paced environment with frequent distractions.
- Adhere to strict safety and quality production standards.
- Support production with meeting weekly quotas.
- Stand, walk for long hours during shift.
- Push objects up to 50 lbs during shift.
- Reach, bend, lift, and push objects weighing 3-50 lbs continuously for duration of shift.
- Carry/transport material.
- Have great work ethics.
- Comfortable working in extreme temperatures.
- Safety is critical; provided PPE and hearing protection.
- Noise levels can be high; hearing protection provided.
- Temperature can vary between 60°F and 90°F in some departments.
- Job requires standing in one location for extended time.
We can include these as - .
Requirements: similar but maybe separate: ability to comply with safety standards, troubleshoot and complete 5s audit, load/unload rubber press, perform work within Molding/Finishing based on business needs, inspect materials for defects, transport materials, complete production tickets/downtime sheets, maintain green initiative, work in fast-paced environment with distractions, stand
Requirements
with- list: ability to comply with safety standards, troubleshoot and complete 5s audit, load/unload rubber press, perform work within Molding/Finishing based on business needs, inspect materials for defects, transport materials, complete production tickets/downtime sheets, maintain green initiative, work in fast-paced environment with distractions, stand/walk long hours, push objects up to 50lbs, adhere to strict safety and quality standards, reach/bend/lift/push 3-50 lbs continuously, carry/transport material, support weekly quotas, great work ethics, comfortable working in extreme temperatures.
Also maybe include ability to work in noisy environment, use hearing protection.
Benefits
with- list: medical, dental, vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and paid holidays, significant employee flooring discounts, etc. Also mention commitment safety #1, career growth, stability, flexible work arrangements.
Pay
with paragraph detailing compensation: trainee wage $22.66, increase to $24.67 after certification (4-6 weeks), shift premium $1.50 nights, $2.00 afternoons, 4 operator levels, top rate $28.25 + shift premium, annual merit increases, monthly attendance bonuses. We should not include schedule. We must not include boilerplate like EEO. Let's ensure we preserve all substantive info: include mention of flat organizational structure, team work, aggressive growth, acquired brands, history 140 years, worldwide leader, product lines, 100 countries, HQ Paris, 12k employees, 33 sites, 1.3 million sqm per day, etc. Also include the second "Who we are" with turnover €3.3bn 2025, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers, etc. Also mention Tarkett Human-Conscious Design, website. We need to avoid duplication but preserve all info; we can combine similar points. Let's craft About the role paragraph(s) that includes: - Seeking experienced strategic team member to grow within Tarkett. - Opportunity to operate various production equipment and perform multiple functions within Molding & Finishing department for Tarkett Middlefield. - Joining highly engaged group of passionate business professionals with long tenure, flat organizational structure, little hierarchy, strong teamwork, employees have voice and can impact company. - Company in aggressive growth mode, recently acquired strong brands, more exciting things to come. - Who we are: 140-year history, worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions, product range vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turn, athletic tracks, serves customers in >100 countries. - Headquartered Paris, France; 12,000 employees, 33 industrial sites on 5 continents; sells 1.3 million sqm flooring daily for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores, sports fields. - Also note: turnover €3.3bn 2025, close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers, 33 production sites; committed to circular economy and sustainability via Tarkett Human-Conscious Design; website. We can combine. Now Responsibilities: list duties. Let's enumerate: - Operate various production equipment. - Perform multiple functions within the Molding & Finishing department. - Load/unload rubber press. - Perform work within Molding/Finishing department based on business needs. - Inspect materials for defects and inconsistencies. - Transport materials to next station in manufacturing process (using tow motor if required). - Complete production tickets and downtime sheets. - Maintain/continue green initiative. - Work in a fast-paced environment with frequent distractions. - Adhere to strict safety and quality production standards. - Support production with meeting weekly quotas. - Stand, walk for long hours during shift. - Push objects up to 50 lbs during shift. - Reach, bend, lift, and push objects weighing 3-50 lbs continuously for duration of shift. - Carry/transport material. - Have great work ethics. - Comfortable working in extreme temperatures. - Safety is critical; provided PPE and hearing protection. - Noise levels can be high; hearing protection provided. - Temperature can vary between 60°F and 90°F in some departments. - Job requires standing in one location for extended time. We can include these as - . Requirements: similar but maybe separate: ability to comply with safety standards, troubleshoot and complete 5s audit, load/unload rubber press, perform work within Molding/Finishing based on business needs, inspect materials for defects, transport materials, complete production tickets/downtime sheets, maintain green initiative, work in fast-paced environment with distractions, stand
- list: medical, dental, vision insurance, life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off and paid holidays, significant employee flooring discounts, etc. Also mention commitment safety #1, career growth, stability, flexible work arrangements.