KILN OPERATOR - Entrance of Gloss D- Shift (El Paso, Texas, United States, 79934)

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. Position Summary Kiln Operator – responsible for monitoring tile movement through the kiln firing process, ensuring efficient operation, inspecting for defects, recording temperatures, collecting samples, reporting problems, following ISO procedures, maintaining a clean work environment, and participating in incident investigations. Primary Objective Monitors movement of tile through the kiln firing process. Major Functions and Scope Monitors tile entering and exiting the kiln to ensure process is operating efficiently. Inspects tile for defects. Records temperature of kiln every hour during shift. Collects tile samples for lab. Monitors equipment or processes and reports problems to supervisor. Follows ISO operating procedures and control plan. Helps maintain a team environment by cooperating and communicating with team. Maintains a clean work station, conforms to all safety and health requirements, and must be at workstation at shift change. Keeps area safe, clean and organized. Completes all required training, including ergonomic, safety, health and environmental. Identifies and adjusts workstation arrangement, work practices and workflow to reduce risk factors. Reports issues to supervisor/manager when unable to control risk factor(s). Reports symptoms of injury/illness and concerns when first noted. Participates in incident investigation. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent experience. Competencies Good oral and written communication skills. Good record keeping skills. Good listening skills. Accurate measurement capability. Ability to understand and speak basic English. Other Pertinent Job Information While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The associate is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate may be required to sometimes sit, climb or balance. The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The associate is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures. The noise level is usually loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Benefits 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. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mohawk Industries