Sew On - 2nd Shift (Dalton, Georgia, United States, 30721)

About the Role

Mohawk Industries is a Fortune 500, global flooring leader offering opportunities to lead, innovate, learn, and create within a customer-focused, sustainable manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Coater (Machine) running by sewing rolls of carpet in a timely manner to keep the Coater supplied with carpet.
• Verify roll information matches the roll info on the schedule.
• Scan roll ticket into system and verify AS400 matches ticket information.
• Properly align carpet on sewing rail and trim minimum amount of carpet to achieve a straight edge.
• Sew carpet rolls together and monitor carpet for holes and other defects.
• Tape holes and keep J-Boxes filled with carpet.
• Respond quickly to equipment or process issues and closely monitor the carpet.
• Maintain a clean work area and conform to safe work practices.
• Read and write English, perform basic math, and communicate on a 2-way radio.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic English grammar, reading, and math skills.
• Ability to communicate on a 2-way radio and speak English.
• Interpersonal skills, manual dexterity, mechanical skills, math skills, and judgement skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.
• Carpet mechanical skills preferred.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, stand, walk, crouch, reach, handle, sit, climb, and balance.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Schedule

• Work 8 or 12-hour shifts, either day or night, weekdays or weekends as scheduled.
• Must be able to work a 12-hour shift to fill in for coworkers as needed.

Work Environment

Work in a normal industrial environment with inherent background noise, dirt, high humidity, and temperature variations. Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts and precarious places.

Quality and Safety Responsibility

Responsible for reporting any quality and safety problems to management, as well as ensuring the quality and safety of your own output.