|Finishing Operator| Monday - Thursday

Shaw Industries•Dalton, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finishing Operator ensures that high-quality sample boards, panels, and swatches are assembled, labeled, packaged, and packed out safely and efficiently. The position requires flexibility to work in different roles throughout the Assembly Department according to a rotating schedule or business needs, while collaborating with teammates to meet production goals and maintain quality and timeliness. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 2:45 p.m. to 12:45 a.m. The role is performed in a manufacturing environment and includes standing or sitting, walking, squatting, repetitive lifting and use of the arms and hands, and pushing buggies or a pallet jack. Employees must be able to withstand changes in temperature and humidity.

Requirements

Meet production standards.
Comply with all corporate policies and the normal work schedule, including start and stop times.
Be flexible to work at various stages of assembly as requested by the Supervisor or Lead.
Clean the work area at the end of the shift and periodically during the shift.
Be able to stand or sit for up to two hours at a time between breaks.
Walk as needed to move materials for rework or job setup and squat as needed to move materials.
Lift 10 to 30 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift, with a maximum lift of 50 pounds.
Use arms and hands continually to lift sample boards and place swatches.
Push a pallet jack, exerting up to 17 pounds of downward force on its handle and approximately 50 pounds of pushing force when moving loaded buggies.
Withstand changes in temperature and humidity and work in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Ability to write legibly.
Previous experience using computers.
Previous experience using a measuring device.
Participate in stretching exercises as directed by the Supervisor or Lead.

Responsibilities

Work in different 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.
Follow established procedures and guidelines to assemble components accurately into finished products.
Inspect materials and finished products for quality; promptly report defects or inconsistencies to the supervisor.
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; collaborate with team members to complete and ship orders on schedule.
Follow safety protocols while operating machinery and handling materials, and maintain a clean, organized work area.
Participate in training sessions and workshops related to assembly processes.
Provide feedback and suggestions for process improvements 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 at the conveyor belt speed on the Swatch Line.
Seek Lead or Expeditor assistance with quality concerns.
Enter production information into a computer throughout the day.
Set up materials for subsequent jobs and rework samples or boards as needed.
Perform other duties requested by the Supervisor or Lead or needed for safe and efficient operations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Health savings account
Paid time off
Parental leave
401(k) and retirement plans
Employee product discounts
Adoption assistance
Shaw Family Health Center at the Dalton, Georgia and Cartersville, Georgia locations