Finishing Inspector Lead| Monday - Friday

Shaw Industries•Dalton, GA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Inspector plays a critical role in supporting quality operations across two continuous finishing lines. This position is responsible for assisting with carpet inspection, making decisions on carpet grading, and guiding inspection team members to ensure consistent quality standards. The Lead Inspector will move between lines as needed to provide real-time support, resolve grading concerns, and help identify off-quality issues.

Requirements

Make informed grading decisions based on established quality standards.
Assist inspectors on both lines with difficult calls or uncertain grading situations.
Provide on-the-spot training and feedback to support consistent inspection and grading practices.
Communicate with quality, supervisors, operators, and other team members to ensure proper handling of product.
Document inspection findings and assist in tracking trends or recurring quality issues.
Ensure all Flashbacks are submitted, and photos are communicated of carpet downgraded on the line.
Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying and reporting issues that may affect product quality.
Serve as a liaison between inspectors and supervisors when grading discrepancies arise.
Constantly observe carpet on inspection table for any defects including tufting, yarn, backing defects.
Assign proper hold code for defects noticed.
Communicate issues to supervisor and responsible party in a timely manner.
Escalate any off quality downgraded that is over 100 ft.
Mark area affected by defect with tape if possible.
Check each seam to cut out all loose secondary backing while minimizing scrap waste.
Check secondary backing periodically and report any defects in the backing itself or its application. Report issues to supervisor.
Check carpet for moisture or any other defects. If any defects are observed complete the flashback Google Doc and consult supervisor.
Monitor the width of the carpet constantly via the digital readout.
Lay the tape measure across the width of the carpet and note the resulting measurement. Notify supervisor if digital readout is more than ¼“ difference.
Obtain finished standards for shear evaluation.
Evaluate the shear level using the correct shear standard for the given finished style.
Visually inspect the carpet to determine if the shear level is comparable to the standard.
Check the back side of the carpet for proper backprint. This may mean using the computer screen or physically checking the backprint application.
Perform Duties of Inspector
Adhere to the Corporate Attendance Policy
Notify the previous shift supervisor of an imminent absence 1 to 2 hours before shift change
Speak personally with supervisor detailing the reason for absence
Work all scheduled work hours for your shift
Work weekends
Work 12-hour shifts
Work holidays as necessary
Yarn defects usually appear in the form of a single end streak.
These types of problems create either straight or shifted streaks depending on the tuft pattern.
If a yarn problem is found, one roll(s) will be held for review if the defect is 75 feet or more. If the defect is less than 75 feet, the carpet will be downgraded according to the grading system and a representative cut made for yarn technical evaluation. This cut should be 9”x9”.
Perform the streak evaluation (scale 1-10).
1-4 represents the worst possible case (heavy streaking)
5 represents marginal goods
6-10 represents grade “A”- some light streaking, but still first quality
Carpet rated 5 or higher is acceptable for shipment, assuming there are no other defects.
Any carpet rated lower than 5 will be as follows:
More than 75 feet- hold roll for review
Less than 75 feet- downgrade
All yarn problems are listed on the Defect Code Sheet for use. It is the Inspector’s responsibility to know and recognize the defects.
Dye streaks will usually appear as a dark, light, or off-shade area on the face of the carpet.
Other problems resulting from the dyeing processes include wrinkles, dye spots, dye smears, and any others listed on the defects code sheet. It is the inspector’s responsibility to know and recognize these defects.
Any carpet with dye problems should be held if the defect will cause a short first or off quality.
Defects caused by coating are listed on the defect code sheet. It is the inspector’s responsibility to know and recognize these defects.
The inspector clerk should be informed of any coating defects in order to make note on the roll ticket.
Rolls should be held for repair when a repair is possible.
If the defect cannot be repaired (latex on face, holes, etc), the carpet should be downgraded according to the system or the defects cut out.
Width limitations on carpet grade are as follows:
“A” grade carpet must be at least 11’11” (143.0”).
Carpet that is 10’⅞”-11’6” and otherwise first quality will be considered “B1” grade. B1 is narrow, first quality carpet. Width must be recorded on the ticket.
Record width checks and quality flashbacks in the appropriate Google Doc.
Evaluate the shear level using the correct shear standard for the given finished style.
If the shear level is acceptable, continue the inspection process.
If the shear level is unacceptable at any point, the roll should be held for re-shear.
All rolls having shear gouges of shear pulls will be held unwrapped and shipped for re-shear.
Immediately notify the shearing machine operator of any problem with shear quality.
The spec sheet will state the correct backprint number.
If the backprint is incorrect, notify your supervisor. Any carpet not printed or incorrectly printed will be held.
The backprint must be easily legible.

Nice To Haves

Must be able to work weekends
Must be able to work 12-hour shifts
Must be able to work holidays as necessary

Responsibilities

Make informed grading decisions based on established quality standards.
Assist inspectors on both lines with difficult calls or uncertain grading situations.
Provide on-the-spot training and feedback to support consistent inspection and grading practices.
Communicate with quality, supervisors, operators, and other team members to ensure proper handling of product.
Document inspection findings and assist in tracking trends or recurring quality issues.
Ensure all Flashbacks are submitted, and photos are communicated of carpet downgraded on the line.
Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying and reporting issues that may affect product quality.
Serve as a liaison between inspectors and supervisors when grading discrepancies arise.
Constantly observe carpet on inspection table for any defects including tufting, yarn, backing defects.
Assign proper hold code for defects noticed.
Communicate issues to supervisor and responsible party in a timely manner.
Escalate any off quality downgraded that is over 100 ft.
Mark area affected by defect with tape if possible.
Check each seam to cut out all loose secondary backing while minimizing scrap waste.
Check secondary backing periodically and report any defects in the backing itself or its application. Report issues to supervisor.
Check carpet for moisture or any other defects. If any defects are observed complete the flashback Google Doc and consult supervisor.
Monitor the width of the carpet constantly via the digital readout.
Lay the tape measure across the width of the carpet and note the resulting measurement. Notify supervisor if digital readout is more than ¼“ difference.
Obtain finished standards for shear evaluation.
Evaluate the shear level using the correct shear standard for the given finished style.
Visually inspect the carpet to determine if the shear level is comparable to the standard.
Check the back side of the carpet for proper backprint. This may mean using the computer screen or physically checking the backprint application.
Perform Duties of Inspector
Adhere to the Corporate Attendance Policy
Notify the previous shift supervisor of an imminent absence 1 to 2 hours before shift change
Speak personally with supervisor detailing the reason for absence
Work all scheduled work hours for your shift
Work weekends
Work 12-hour shifts
Work holidays as necessary