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POSITION SUMMARY:

Tarkett is seeking an experienced and strategic Tile/Tread Press Operator to join our successful and growing team in Middlefield, Ohio. In this position you will have the opportunity to operate tile and tread presses and mold flooring tile and treads to meet quality and production requirements.

Join a highly engaged group of passionate business professionals with long tenure in an organization that has a flat organizational structure and little hierarchy. Our organization strongly values team work. All of our employees have a voice and can truly impact the company. If you consider yourself to be a change agent and want to see an impact from your efforts, you can do that here. The company is in an aggressive growth mode and has recently acquired a number of strong brands, with even more exciting things to come.

ESSESNTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review 5s checklist with previous operator
• Communicate with previous operator about possible problems or special instructions
• Produce quality outputs to meet customers' quality specifications and production requirements

• Identify and match part numbers to mold profiles

• Inspect prep pads before loading into press
• Spray mold release onto molds - application methods may vary
• Load prep pads into molds
• Unload molded parts out of press
• Inspect and trim parts per customer specifications
• Place tile in rack to cool
• Stack cooled tile on skids or carts
• Complete production tickets and press production sheets, enter data into kiosks
• Complete downtime sheets
• Pickup and sweep in front, between, and behind presses
• Maintain/Continue green initiatives

REQUIREMENTS (including educational requirements)

• Ability to comply with existing safety standards
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven problem solving skills
• Strong team player
• Strong organizational skills and maintain a well-kept work area
• Drive for results and accountability
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• High School diploma or equivalent - required
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with frequent distractions and interruptions along with multiple demands from other associates, managers and customers

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Perform work within Molding/Finishing department based on business needs. This includes performing duties on presses and equipment
• Ability to reach, bend, lift, and push objects weighing 3-28 lbs on a continuous basis for the duration of the shift.
• Ability to carry/transport material with the dimensions of: 12"x12", 25"x25", 3'length, and 9' length
• Ability to push wheeled-tile carts with maximum capacity at 480 lbs.
• Standing: Constantly (greater than 80% of workday)
• Walking: Constantly (greater than 80% of workday)
• Bending and Twisting: Constantly (greater than 80% of workday)
• Temperature Extremes (percent of time working in non-climate controlled, production environment): Constantly (greater than 80% of workday)
• Noise (percent of time working in loud, production environment): Constantly (greater than 80% of workday)
• Normal color vision

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous machine/press operation experience
• Tile/Tread Press experience

About Tarkett:

Tarkett is a global leader in innovative flooring and sports surfaces that create value for customers in a sustainable way. With a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, carpet, rubber, wood & laminate, synthetic turf and athletic tracks, the Tarkett Group serves customers in more than 100 countries worldwide. As the world's largest resilient flooring company with 11,000 employees and 32 production sites, Tarkett sells 1.3 million square meters of flooring every day for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields. Tarkett has leadership positions worldwide in vinyl flooring and artificial turf as well as for running tracks and flooring accessories in North America. Tarkett is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Tarkett is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon -job related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This description is a general statement of duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. This description is not intended to be all inclusive and other related duties may be assigned.

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing - Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design approach.

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.

Location: Middlefield, CT, US

Posted Date: 10/31/2024