Finishing Operator| Monday - Thursday

Shaw Industries•Dalton, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finishing Operator ensures high-quality sample boards, panels, and swatches are assembled, labeled, packaged, and packed safely and efficiently. The position requires flexibility to perform different roles in the Assembly Department according to a rotating schedule or business needs. The operator works with teammates to meet production goals while maintaining quality and timeliness. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 2:45 p.m. to 12:45 a.m., on a 10-hour, non-rotating shift.

Requirements

Meet production standards.
Comply with all Corporate Policies and the normal work schedule, including start and stop times.
Be flexible to work in various assembly stages as requested by the Supervisor or Lead.
Be able to work in a team and at the pace of the Swatch Line conveyor belt.
Be able to work in a manufacturing environment and withstand changes in temperature and humidity.
Be able to stand or sit for up to two hours at a time between breaks; walk and squat as needed to move materials or prepare orders.
Lift 10 to 30 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift, with a maximum lift of 50 pounds; totes of swatches average 10 pounds.
Continually use arms and hands to lift sample boards and place swatches.
Push a buggy or pallet jack; exert up to 17 pounds of downward force on the pallet jack handle and approximately 50 pounds of pushing force to move loaded buggies.

Nice To Haves

Ability to write legibly.
Previous experience using computers.
Previous experience using a measuring device.

Responsibilities

Work in various Assembly Department positions, including Swatch Line assembly, Pod Assembly, labeling, packaging, edge staining, mezzanine stocking and pulling, set assembly, and packing out Hard Surface and Soft Surface orders.
Assemble components into finished products according to established procedures and guidelines.
Inspect materials and finished products for quality; promptly report defects or inconsistencies to the supervisor and seek Lead or Expeditor assistance with quality concerns.
Label Hard Surface and Soft Surface products according to specifications and complete required documentation.
Package finished products securely to prevent damage during shipping and handling.
Manage time and prioritize tasks to meet production deadlines and help ensure orders are completed and shipped on schedule.
Follow safety protocols while operating machinery and handling materials; maintain a clean and organized work area.
Participate in training sessions and workshops related to assembly processes.
Provide feedback and process-improvement suggestions through the PI process.
Clean the work area at the end of each shift and periodically during the shift.
Work as part of a team and keep pace with the conveyor belt on the Swatch Line.
Perform other duties as required by the Supervisor or Lead.
Enter production information on a computer throughout the day.
Set up materials for subsequent jobs and rework samples or boards as needed.
Work at various stages of assembly as requested by the Supervisor or Lead and perform duties needed for safe and efficient operations.
Participate in stretching exercises as directed by the Supervisor or Lead.