Regrind Operator

Shaw

19h

About The Position

Shaw Industries is seeking a Regrind Operator for C Shift (8:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m.). This role supports the Regrind/Lamination department by managing raw materials, monitoring work‑in-progress, and processing regrind materials within the regrind area. 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

Must be able to safely operate a lift truck both loaded and unloaded
Must be able to safely operate the battery changing station equipment.
Must possess good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
Must be familiar with or willing to learn current computer systems and software.
Must be able to work without close supervision.
Proven ability to work collaboratively with all levels of associates.
Demonstrated ability to make timely decisions.
Must be able to sit for the majority of a 12 hour shift.
Must be able to get on and off a lift truck up to 100 times per day.
Must meet minimal Shaw vision testing requirements including color blindness
Must be able to tolerate changes in temperature and humidity
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
Capable of head, neck and body rotation for full visibility of surroundings.
Must be able to occasionally climb stairs to operate equipment
Must have basic reading & writing skills in order to read & comprehend shipping documents, product numbers and bin / storage locations.
Must successfully complete the written, “hands on” powered industrial truck driving test
Must be able to perform basic mathematical tasks.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with powered industrial trucks with an exemplary safety record
Experience with continuous manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

Per Shop Floor System, maintain production lines with the correct materials
Operate and troubleshoots Shredder equipment
Move work in progress (WIP) to the appropriate bin space while accurately tracking this data
Complete the powered industrial truck (PIT) safety check sheet
Change out the lift truck battery as needed
Assist production associates, Process Coordinators and Production Leads as needed
Perform quality checks and reports on materials as directed.
Assist in inventory cycle counts when needed
Operate and troubleshoot Granulator (continuous line) equipment
Operate and troubleshoot Grinder equipment.
Remove material from remnant rolls.
Feed and troubleshoot silos.
Maintain and Monitor Bag House equipment-inspect and make sure unit is operating efficiently
Operate and troubleshoot Roll Un-winder equipment-thread up and operate.
Work normally scheduled days adhering to starting and stopping times. Work overtime as required.