2nd Shift Fabrication Cutter

About the role

STARK is seeking a 2nd Shift Fabrication Cutter to join our Calhoun, GA warehouse.

Job Responsibilities

• Review Fabrication Work Orders (FWOs) and verify carpet style, color, dimensions, and cutting layout before beginning work.
• Measure and cut carpet materials accurately using cutting tables, straight edges, knives, and specialized cutting equipment.
• Inspect materials for defects, shading variations, and backing integrity prior to cutting.
• Label all cuts with the appropriate style, size, serial number, and job reference information to ensure accurate production tracking.
• Verify all cuts match work order specifications, including nap direction, pattern alignment, and seam allowances.
• Handle luxury carpet rolls carefully to prevent damage, fraying, or contamination.
• Communicate material discrepancies or quality concerns to the supervisor or Quality Control team.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area while following company safety standards and 5S practices.
• Collaborate with Fabrication, Pad Prep, and Quality Control teams to support production goals.
• Record completed work in Factory Track or other production tracking systems.
• Absorb and assist with trimming, re-cutting, layout preparation, and other production tasks as needed.

Job Requirements

• Experience in carpet or rug cutting, flooring installation, textile manufacturing, or a related production environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of measuring tools, cutting techniques, and material orientation.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, diagrams, and production specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality.
• Basic computer and scanner skills for production tracking and labeling.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Ability to kneel, squat, bend, push, and pull up to 50 pounds multiple times per day.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Company Info

About Us: With more than 80 years of industry expertise, STARK is the discerning designer’s go-to source for luxurious custom carpet and rugs. Our Mission To live our mission of helping create world class experiences, we believe our first responsibility is making design industry professionals the heroes in their projects because supporting businesses helps to preserve craftsmanship and enable unique and specially designed spaces to exist. In meeting their needs, we must continue to deliver peace of mind service while offering an expansive, diverse, and innovative product assortment that is accessible and convenient. Our Heritage Established by Arthur Stark and his wife Nadia in 1938, the foundation of STARK was always to provide the very best products to our customers. With a rich history, third generation owners Chad Stark, as CEO, and Ashley Stark, as Creative Director, bring the STARK legacy into the new century by staying true to their founding principles. To seek out the best craftsman and methods of manufacturing for the most innovative and beautiful designs.

Stark Carpet Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.