Prep Operator| Monday - Thursday

Shaw•Dalton, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is Monday- Thursday 3pm-1am. The Prep Operator works in one of four different positions on a rotating schedule or as business dictates around the Soft Surface (SS) Prep department to prepare material for the next step in the process of making good quality sample boards. The different areas include Stacking for the cut tables, running a small beveler, running a large beveler and Back stamper, operating the hole punch and labeling large swatches.

Requirements

Must be able to comprehend and record information on paper and on a computer.
Operate scan guns and computers.
Must possess effective communication skills.
Must take lockout/tagout (LOTO) and fall protection classes and demonstrate knowledge of these classes.
Must comply with all Corporate Policies.
Must adhere to the normal schedule, starting and stopping times and breaktimes.
Must be able to meet production standards.
Must be able to use basic math skills and be able to use a counting device.
Must be able to read and use a measuring device.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Grab and Stack Swatches on a pallet or strips of carpet on buggies as they come off the Cut Tables.
Scan barcodes on travelers of the cut swatches or strips to pallet tags with a scan gun for tracking purposes.
Help Cut Table Operator fill out the necessary paperwork for what material is being processed.
Operate and Set-up Large Beveling machine to clean up the edges of the Large Swatches.
Operate the computer and backstamp printer on the Large Beveler to apply backstamps to the back of all Mezzanine (MEZZ) swatches for identification of material.
Operate the Hand Beveler to clean up the edges of the swatches for any Swatch size that will not go through a Large Beveler.
Operate Computer and Set-up Small Beveling Machine to clean up the edges of Small Swatches.
Check Quality of all swatches as they are being processed and notify Bevel Technician of any quality issues.
Apply Labels to a variety of different sizes of Swatches and check printed labels matches printed paperwork.
Operate and set up automatic and Manual Hole Punches for any Swatches that require a hole.
Apply Backstamps, Grass Tags, or Room Scenes to any Small Mezz swatches.
Any other duties found necessary to aid in a safe and efficient operation as directed by the Lead or Supervisor.
Communicating with lead/supervisor on job assignments and any issues during the shift.
Completion of paperwork such as Shortage papers.
Operate a computer in most areas to record Production Logs.
Empty Lint system bags for both Large and Small Beveling areas.
Assist with department housekeeping.
Work overtime as needed.