Twister Operator

TWISTER OPERATOR

Dalton, Georgia, United States, 30721

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that develops and produces a wide range of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring products for residential and commercial markets worldwide.

Primary Objective: Set up, operate and tend to a large number of machines organized into a frame that twist yarn together.

Major Functions and Scope:

• Creel single or double ply yarn packages.
• Loads yarn into twister.
• Reposition buggies of yarn at the twisters.
• Threading ends of single yarns and operating the spindle.
• Doffing twisted yarn packages, transferring packages from conveyor to a buggy
• Monitor production output and machine equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Clean and dechoke spindles to maintain machine efficiency to meet production requirements.
• Stays informed of applicable OSHA and company guidelines and operating procedures, and proactively identifies unsafe working, building, and other environmental conditions to management and/or appropriate department for resolution.
• Ensures compliance to all company and regulatory safety and environmental guidelines and practices to include wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment, using the appropriate tools and equipment, and exercising the required safety behaviors for the task at hand.
• Assist in keeping working area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Obey all safety rules and regulations
• Immediately report to supervision all hazards, accidents, and/or injuries, no matter how slight
• 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

Years of Experience and Knowledge:

• Previous Yarn or Manufacturing experience is preferred

Competencies:

• Ability to read and write numbers.
• Pays attention to details.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations

Physical Requirements / Other Pertinent Job Information:

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to sit, stand, reach, bend and twist without restrictions.
• Able to push buggies full of yarn or tubes that weight up to 800 lbs.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Constantly bend, crouch, and stoop throughout the shift
• Work in an environment that is noisy, non‑climate‑controlled facilities, and high traffic production floor

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.

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. Mohawk’s 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.