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Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.
Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile. Primary objective: Safely operates and oversees operation of all equipment in the raw materials area and warehoused product areas. Major functions and scope: • Ensures safe and efficient operation of all assigned equipment within the Raw Materials department • Initiate and drive safety, quality and production improvements in raw materials • Follows the Quality Management System (QMS) • Oversees and assists with all raw materials operations • Transports, weighs, and mixes appropriate ingredients and oversees the processes being done by other team members • Assists in the training of all operators within the raw materials department. • Monitors all materials being blended or loaded into the line for accuracy and quality • Performs pigment color tests (cookies) utilizing the methods developed by QC • Owns the Raw Materials areas while on shift and takes a leadership role in maintaining high quality standards • Monitors equipment or processes and reports problems to supervisor including safety, quality, productivity, and systems-related issues • Keeps raw materials delivery systems free of extraneous material by inspecting and cleaning all belting, transition points, and catch pans. • Performs audits of the raw materials area relative to safety, quality, and productivity for the department. • Utilizes floor scrubbers and cleaning tools to maintain plant floors within all departments. • Able to receive trucks and complete all receiving paperwork including trailer inspections. • Follows standard operating procedures, safe operating practices, 5S, standard work and other lean manufacturing principles • Communicates immediately any production, or quality impacting events to the supervisor on duty and or the raw materials supervisor • Keeps all materials within the plant organized • Stages material for loading silos. • Oversees production of test pigments. • Understands the SOPs and assists with any revisions that may be needed • Ensures area stays safe, clean, and organized • Supports a life-long learning environment, enhancing own skills as well as assisting in the development of other team members • Must be willing to cross department lines and help the team where needed • Performs other related duties as required • Ensures all chemicals and supplies are received and stored safely until being delivered to production. Education and knowledge: High school diploma or equivalent experience Experience: 1 year previous manufacturing / production experience. Forklift experience is preferred Competencies: • Strong leadership skills • Strong written, oral and communications skills • Ability to understand and speak basic English • Good math skills • Good record keeping skills • Coachable • Accurate measurement capability • Must be Dal-Tile certified to operate powered industrial trucks • Ability to wear PPE and maintain company safety policies We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k, Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement. Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service! Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.