Finishing Operator Assistant| Monday - Friday

Essential Duties

• Latex Application
• Ensure carpet is feeding correctly into precoat direct applicator and Tillotson adhesive applicator
• Fix and report folded carpet to Coater Operator and Sew-on Operator
• Identify style to be run using Sew-In Tracker screen
• Reference spec sheet to identify correct application settings for the given style
• Enter correct settings into Latex Control System
• Manually check gap with gages and adjust system if necessary
• Visually inspect latex application and troubleshoot using Latex Control System as necessary
• Notify supervisors of issues
• Make sure end dams are set up correctly and latex is not getting on carpet selvage
• Adjust end dams as necessary
• Perform all previous steps again for each style change
• Manually check cupweight and viscosity 4 times per shift and log in notebook
• Also do this for any backing or weight check requested by supervisor
• Maintain Precoat Area
• Ensure proper operation of pre-coat pumps and blenders
• Make sure soap, water, latex tank levels are sufficiently high
• Clean out precoat filter baskets twice per week
• Report any issues to supervisor
• Perform Coater Operator Duties
• The assistant operator must relieve the coater operator for breaks and absenteeism
• The assistant operator will be held responsible for all duties of the coater operator during this time
• Perform Froth Operator Duties
• The assistant operator must relieve the froth operator for breaks and slack time (when froth operator is changing out secondary backing)
• The assistant operator will be held responsible for all duties of the froth operator during this time
• Conduct Secondary Application Weight Checks
• Conduct check at direction of supervisor
• Place 3 two-part paper forms on secondary (after application) as secondary rises to the marriage roller
• Place 3 2-part paper forms on Alley side Center Wall side

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in a similar role preferred

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Shaw Family Health and Dental Centers (Dalton & Cartersville)
• Behavioral and Mental Health Support
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement and Holiday Pay
• Paid Parental Leave and Leave of Absence
• Employee Discounts
• Career Development & Education Assistance
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Financial and Retirement Planning
• Medical & Social Security Assistance

Pay

• $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Schedule

• 8 Hr non-rotating shift
• Hrs fall to in punch day
• Observed Calendar
• shift starts PM

About the Role

• This position is Monday- Friday 3pm-11pm

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Company Information

• Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities