Laminating Operator II | Rugs | Night Shift

Shaw Industries•Adairsville, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Shaw Industries is seeking a Laminating Operator to join our Rugs Department on 3rd Shift (Sunday night–Thursday night, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM). In this role, you will be responsible for pulling carpet rolls needed to fulfill customer orders and loading them into the laminating cradle to begin the production process. The material is then guided through the laminator, where it is carefully monitored and inspected for quality concerns before proceeding to the cutting table. This position plays a key role in ensuring product quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent
Must have good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Must be able to work independently, without close supervisor
Computer skills with current software experience

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as Finishing Operator in Rugs Department preferred

Responsibilities

Pull daily orders and verify carpet rolls needed
Pull carpet rolls from storage bins
Load carpet rolls into the laminator cradle
Check carpet for holes and other noticeable defects while carpet is being fed into the laminator
Apply backing if required
Check for quality issues when carpet is loading into the line and as it leaves the laminator for defects
Communicate with Cut Table Operator to successfully hand off order info
Must be lift truck certified and perform LTO duties as needed
Cross-train in Finishing Operator position
Work on R&D projects as needed to support the department
Perform job duties inside and outside of the Rugs Department as needed to support plant operations
General housekeeping duties
Communication well with management to address departmental needs
Maintain the integrity and security of an array of sensitive and technical tools
Perform job duties in a safe manner
Work night, weekends and holidays when required to meet customer orders
Actively participate in various committees