Rugs Lift Truck Operator II | Night Shift

Shaw Industries•Adairsville, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Shaw Industries is seeking a Lift Truck Operator II for the Rugs Department at Shaw Plant T1 in Adairsville. The operator transports raw materials, waste, finished products, and other items needed to support the department. The role is on a non-rotating third shift, Sunday night through Thursday night, from 11:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Lift truck certification for 12-foot pole, squeeze, and fork attachments is required. Shaw Industries Group, Inc. provides flooring and other surface solutions for residential housing, commercial spaces, and outdoor environments. The company is headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., and has approximately 18,000 associates worldwide.

Requirements

Lift truck operator certification is required, including certification for 12-foot pole, squeeze, and fork attachments.
Ability to operate a computer.
Adequate depth perception.
Ability to work independently without close supervision.
Ability to mount and dismount a lift truck repeatedly throughout the day.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
High school diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or equivalent.
Good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience operating powered industrial machinery.

Responsibilities

Pick up finished goods from packout, scan them, and load them onto trailers for shipping.
Unload trailers carrying raw materials, carpet rolls, backing, and other items.
Collect waste materials and dispose of them properly.
Weigh waste and enter the information into the MRM system.
Retrieve and relocate yarn cases.
Load and cut rug cores in staging areas.
Print rug identification labels and iron them onto the back of each rug.
Package rugs for shipping in the packout area.
Load finished rugs into carts for shipping.
Operate a computer using the USF2 system.
Work on R&D projects as needed to support the department.
Perform duties inside and outside the Rugs Department as needed to support plant operations.
Perform general housekeeping duties.
Communicate with management to address departmental needs.
Maintain the integrity and security of sensitive and technical tools.
Perform duties safely.
Work nights, weekends, and holidays when required to meet customer orders.
Actively participate in various committees.