Production Worker - Coater (Tex-L)

TRCC•Dalton, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring for a Production Worker on a coater line who will work in a plant setting on a rolled goods production line at various positions including, but not limited to, Sew On, Roll Up, Blanket, Applicator Operator, QC, and other various stations throughout the production line to ensure products are manufactured according to company standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include passing a fitness for duty test, drug screen, and TB test on a post-offer employment physical. The role involves setting up, operating, and monitoring rolled goods coating machinery, performing checks for proper machine functionality and making adjustments, and monitoring/adjusting temperature, speed, backing gauge, coating weights and coverage, and trim knife width. The worker will inspect finished products for quality standards, assist in maintenance and housekeeping of equipment and production areas, and follow safety protocols and wear required PPE. All work is performed onsite. The position also includes performing other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

Must pass a fitness for duty test, drug screen and submit to a TB test on a post offer employment physical.
Basic math skills.
Knowledge of pumps and motors.
Able to read formulas and weigh ingredients as necessary.
Maintain a clean work area including sweeping and basic machine maintenance.
Prolonged periods of standing on a concrete floor while working at assigned position on the coater line.
Ability to work in an uncontrolled environmental setting where temperatures can be extremely cold, hot or humid depending on the outside temperature.
Work in an environment where there are unexpected, sudden loud noises, beeping backup alarms, flashing lights and sudden movements.
Must be able to physically assist another person with pulling large carpet rolls off rollup.
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times by lifting, pulling or pushing.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds by reaching above the shoulders.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and monitor rolled goods coating machinery to ensure continuous production.
Perform continual checks to ensure proper machine functionality and make adjustments as needed.
Monitor and adjust temperature, speed, backing gauge, coating weights and coverage, trim knife width, etc.
Inspect finished products to ensure they meet specified quality standards and report defects.
Assist in maintenance and general housekeeping of equipment and production areas.
Follow safety protocols and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.