Job Description

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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 people.

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. Come find your “more” with Mohawk!

Position Title:

Material Coordinator (M2090)

Location:

Hillsville, VA

Reports to Title:

Shift Supervisor

Prepared by:

Human Resources

SBU/Dept.

Weaving 6370353564

Modified Date:

03/03/2020

Authorized Training Period:

Four weeks

Primary Objective: In broad terms, briefly state the major purpose of primary objective of this position.

Loads, unloads, stores, receives and issues raw materials, operating supplies and finished products. Checks and stocks inventory of assigned operating supplies and/or raw materials (end disc, fabric cores, banding material, wire ties for rolls, etc.) and orders when inventories dictate. Solves computer related problems and other shipping/inventory problems. Doffs roll of fabric from loom and transports to warehouse and prepares roll of fabric for shipment. Transports fill yarn from storage area and places on fill yarn tree at each loom. Any other duties assigned by management.

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

1. Operates powered industrial truck and follows all rules and procedures.
2. At beginning of shift receives the list of looms to be doffed from the off-going shift.
3. Doff roll of fabric from loom, by priority. Doff rolls in order listed: 1) red lights, 2) rolls on production floor, 3) doff list, 4) white lights.
4. At end of shift, make list of looms to be doffed during the next shift and give to oncoming shift.
5. Fill out “Warp Yardage Sheet” and “Weaver Fabric Identification Record”.
6. Doff fabric. When doffing a loom, shoulder position must be perpendicular to take up. Before using, check condition of crank handle for wear, secure crank handle in both hands and use both hands to turn crank handle in a forward motion to push roll of fabric from take up to floor. If crank is hard to turn or roll of fabric will not freely roll out of take-up stop immediately and report to supervisor.
7. Transport roll of fabric with “Weaver Fabric Identification Record” to warehouse and put in designated area (1st quality on strapper and 6th quality at QA Table).
8. Unwinds/strips defect from roll of fabric, if needed, and places excess fabric in scrap boxes.
9. a. Remove tails from end of roll of fabric, as required

b. follow JES for pick count on every roll.

1. Enter information in computer system from Weaver Fabric Identification Record to make label for each roll of fabric, distribute finished label to correct locations.
2. Attach end disc to roll of fabric with wire tie and place roll of fabric on proper trailer or in appropriate bin in warehouse.
3. Fix mistakes made when labeling backing by counting picks and check weight of roll of fabric.
4. Use RF System to maintain direct shipping standards.
5. Visually check trailers for holes, nails, or any type damage to trailer.
6. Load trailers per orders.
7. Open/close doors for direct shipping.
8. Fix loading errors (no bills, no rolls, too many rolls, add or delete rolls).
9. Check on orders.
10. Receives and/or issues raw material and other operational supplies.
11. Makes, distributes, and files the packing list and bill of lading.
12. Take care of any type of delivery.
13. Communicate with other employees in shipping/receiving and other departments throughout the plant.
14. Communicate with employees at other facilities, as needed.
15. Using core saw cut end of core off, if needed.
16. Stage Fill Yarn in the weave room.
17. Operates baler – see waste baler procedure and JSA.
18. Replace roll of strapping, when needed. Blow off strapper and record on “Strapper Blow Off” sheet.
19. Get fabric sample and take to lab, when needed.
20. Checks and maintains inventory of operating supplies and/or raw materials.
21. General Duties

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.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITES:

Mandatory – Must be able to read and write in manner indicated on job application.

Preferred – Previous experience operating a powered industrial truck in a production environment. Basic computer skills to look up information and enter data.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work assigned schedule. Must have ability to obtain a powered industrial equipment license. Ability to learn job specific computer skills.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports to shift supervisor/department manager, but works with minimum amount of supervision.

DIRECTION EXERCISED:

Limited to personal activities required to perform duties of job.

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

• Must maintain high standards for work quality and safety.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to move from one task to another without direction.
• Must be able to work independently and continue working without interrupting others.
• Must be able to read and follow directions and work procedures.
• Basic computer knowledge to look up information and enter data.
• Ability to trouble shoot and correct ticketing and inventory mistakes.

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

0

Other Pertinent Job Information: (Such as: American with Disabilities Act- ADA requirements for certain hourly positions).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Frequency – Amount – Description)

STANDING / WALKING:

Ability to stand and walk continuously during a twelve (12) hour shift.

SITTING:

Ability to sit on powered industrial equipment eleven (11) hours in a twelve (12) hour shift.

MOVING SELF:

Moves throughout warehouse and production area continuously during a twelve (12) hour shift.

CLIMBING:

Ability to step on/off powered industrial equipment.

MOVING (MATERIALS): (Lifting – carrying – pushing – pulling)

Pushing/pulling - Ability to push empty/full core truck. Push one core truck at a time. Ability to push empty/full fill yarn truck containing up to 46 full fill yarn packages. Push one fill yarn truck at a time. Do not at any time pull core truck, fill yarn truck or any other (movable type) equipment. Ability to operate dock plate. Ability to open/close dock door. Ability to push down on core (miter) saw. Push rolls of fabric and maneuver fabric ends. Get help when needed.

Removing beam rack – two employees pull empty beam rack from under beam after lifting beam from rack with a lift truck.

Lifting/carrying - Ability to lift/carry thirteen (13) foot take-up cores from stack to pole truck and from pole truck to loom. Ability to repetitively lift/carry fill yarn packages weighing up to 30 pounds. Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds without mechanical assistance. Get help when needed.

HEARING / SPEAKING:

Must be able to communicate with co-workers, vendors and management as needed to perform job duties.

REACHING:

Vertical – Ability to reach overhead to retrieve fill yarn package from fill yarn truck. Ability to reach full arm extension to perform job duties.

Horizontal – Ability to reach full arm extension to perform job duties.

VISUAL ACUITY:

Must have adequate normal, color vision and depth perception to perform job duties. Ability to utilize both near and far vision while performing job duties. Ability to recognize defects.

BENDING / STOOPING:

Ability to bend, stoop, squat or kneel throughout an eight (8) to twelve (12) hour shift, as needed. Ability to repetitively retrieve fill yarn packages from fill yarn truck/box and place on fill yarn tree at each loom.

MENTAL ABILITIES:

Ability to make decisions regarding work priorities. Ability to read forms, charts and documents. Ability to enter data in computer system. Ability to perform simple mathematical calculations. Ability to count inventory and maintain stock levels.

OTHER:

Fingering - Ability to demonstrate good tactile discrimination and functional sensation.

Medium motor manipulation - Ability to crank landing gears in slow/fast. Ability to use upper extremities for a variety of medium motor tasks throughout the day, predominantly with a horizontal reach.

Fine motor coordination - Ability to enter data in the computer system. Latch fill yarn trucks together. Manipulating levers and controls. Pushing buttons.

Grip - Ability to grip hand held tools. Ability to perform both a one handed and two-handed grip.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

Must wear hearing protection, safety shoes and safety glasses with permanent side shields when in the warehouse and production areas. Must adhere to plant clothing and footwear policy. Wear personal protective equipment as required by task at hand.

MACHINE, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT:

Powered industrial pole/fork truck, road tractor/trailer, computer, printer, spotlight, wire tie twister, tube, miter / core saw, trailer tire chocks, bar code reader, copier/fax machine, broom, utility knife, t-wrench, wrenches, air hose, scissors, fill yarn truck, chaps, tubes, RF computer, strapper, clippers, stapler, and ratchet with allen socket.

MATERIALS USED:

Printer ribbon, paper, forms, end disc, seals, wire tie, pen/pencil, rags, propane, strapping, clipboard and tape.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been 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.

This job description supersedes all previous job descriptions for this position.

Approvals (as appropriate):

Weaving Manager Date H. R. Manager Date

Plant Manager Date MPACT Coordinator Date

I have read and understand the Material Coordinator Job Description and will work safely while performing job duties.

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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.