Job Description
Tufting Machine Operator - 3rd Shift
Posting Start Date:  5/8/26
Job Location:  Calhoun

Mission Statement

As a Mannington Associate I am expected to conduct myself in a manner which supports the company’s values and philosophy, while performing in the best interest of my fellow associates. I am expected to contribute to our mission statement: to be the best people to do business with in the flooring industry.

Tufting Machine Operator

Shift: 3rd Shift - Sunday - Thursday Nights from 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Must be willing and able to work overtime

 

Mission Statement

As a Mannington Associate I am expected to conduct myself in a manner 
which supports the company’s values and philosophy, while performing 
in the best interest of my fellow associates. I am expected to contribute 
to our mission statement: to be the best people to do business with in the 
flooring industry.

Essential Duties

The following are the essential duties that I am expected to be able to 
perform considering job knowledge, job environment, effort, 
manipulative skills, judgment, safety knowledge and responsibility.


Required essential duties include but are not limited to:

  • How to start-up a machine
  • How to run a machine
  • How to measure pattern length under 40”
  • How to inspect the quality of the carpet
  • How to perform procedure for starting a new manufacturing order
  • How to doff a roll
  • How to perform housekeeping responsibilities
  • Review all other work instructions associated with job

Note: Required to do any other tasks assigned by Supervisor.

Job Qualifications and Requirements

Education

Must be able to read, write and possess basic math 
skills. 

Skills

Must be a certified Mender

Experience

Must have prior mending experience

Responsibility

Responsible for meeting the requirements for safety, quality, productivity, efficiency and housekeeping.

Training 

• Required to complete at least one week of training to operate a loop machine. 
• One additional week of training will be required for each of the other machine types.
• Cut Pile
• Graphics (Cut Pile & Loop Pile)
• Enhanced Graphics
• All training must be under supervision of qualified associate.

Other

Overtime is / may be required.

 

 

Mannington Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug and tobacco free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected status.