Prep Operator| Monday - Thursday

Primary Responsibilities

• Grab and Stack Swatches on a pallet or strips of carpet on buggies as they come off the Cut Tables.
• Scan barcodes on travelers of the cut swatches or strips to pallet tags with a scan gun for tracking purposes.
• Help Cut Table Operator fill out the necessary paperwork for what material is being processed.
• Operate and Set-up Large Beveling machine to clean up the edges of the Large Swatches.
• Operate the computer and backstamp printer on the Large Beveler to apply backstamps to the back of all Mezzanine (MEZZ) swatches for identification of material.
• Operate the Hand Beveler to clean up the edges of the swatches for any Swatch size that will not go through a Large Beveler.
• Operate Computer and Set-up Small Beveling Machine to clean up the edges of Small Swatches.
• Check Quality of all swatches as they are being processed and notify Bevel Technician of any quality issues.
• Apply Labels to a variety of different sizes of Swatches and check printed labels matches printed paperwork.
• Operate and set up automatic and Manual Hole Punches for any Swatches that require a hole.
• Apply Backstamps, Grass Tags, or Room Scenes to any Small Mezz swatches.
• Communicating with lead/supervisor on job assignments and any issues during the shift.
• Complete paperwork such as Shortage papers.
• Operate a computer in most areas to record Production Logs.
• Empty Lint system bags for both Large and Small Beveling areas.
• Absorb any other duties found necessary to aid in a safe and efficient operation as directed by the Lead or Supervisor.

Position Requirements

• Must be able to comprehend and record information on paper and on a computer.
• Operate scan guns and computers.
• Must possess effective communication skills.
• Must take lockout/tagout (LOTO) and fall protection classes and demonstrate knowledge of these classes.
• Must comply with all Corporate Policies.
• Must adhere to the normal schedule, starting and stopping times and breaktimes.
• Must be able to meet production standards.
• Must be able to use basic math skills and be able to use a counting device.
• Must be able to read and use a measuring device.

Preferred Requirements

• Ability to write legibly.
• Previous experience using computers.
• Previous experience using measuring device.

Working Conditions

• Frequently bend, reach, kneel, and squat while moving material.
• Able to push a loaded buggy/pallet jack requiring up to 35 lbs. of force.
• Must be able to stand/sit for up to 2 hours at a time between breaks.
• Able to lift 10 to 30 lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift with a maximum up to 50 lbs.
• Able to force the handle of a pallet jack down to lift a pallet, requiring approx. 17 lbs. of force.
• Continuous use of hands, arms, and legs throughout the shift.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Must be able to withstand changes in temperature and humidity.
• Must be able to work in a noisy environment.

Shaw Employee 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 Pay.
• Employee Discounts.
• Career Development & Education Assistance.
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan.
• Disability & Life Insurance.
• Financial and Retirement Planning.
• Medical & Social Security Assistance.

Work Shift

10 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM

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