Job Title
Packaging OperatorPosition Overview
Shaw Industries is looking for a Packaging Operator to support the Calender department and the packaging area by handling raw materials/ WIP and operating Calendering equipment, Packaging equipment and driving a lift truck.
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.
Responsibilities:
Per Shop Floor System, maintain production lines with the correct materials
Operate and troubleshoots packaging equipment
Move work in progress (WIP) to the appropriate bin space while accurately tracking this data
Assist Calender Techs with operation of Calendering equipment and Quality Tools
Complete the powered industrial truck (PIT) safety check sheet
Change out the lift truck battery as needed
Perform quality checks and reports on materials as directed.
Assist in inventory cycle counts when needed
Removed Calender rolls from winder cradle with pole truck
Wrap, strap and ticket calender rolls for storage
Operate and maintain all packaging equipment
Assess and maintain sufficient inventory of packaging consumables in work station
Work normally scheduled days adhering to starting and stopping times. Work overtime as required.
Qualifications:
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 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.
Preferred Skills:
Prior experience with powered industrial trucks with an exemplary safety record
Experience with continuous manufacturing processes.
Shaw benefits include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Life insurance and disability coverage
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Health savings account
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401K and Retirement Plans
Product discounts for employees
Adoption assistance
Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations)
And much more.
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Shaw Industries is on the lookout for a passionate and proactive Packaging Operator to join our team at the Shaw Plant RP in Ringgold, GA. In this essential role, you'll be at the heart of our Calender department, ensuring that production lines flow smoothly by managing raw materials and operating both Calendering and packaging equipment. If you love hands-on work and take pride in quality, this position is perfect for you! Not only will you operate machinery and handle work in progress, but you will also have the important responsibility of keeping track of inventory and performing quality checks. As a Packaging Operator, communication and organization skills are key, as you will collaborate closely with Calender Techs and other team members. Safety is a top priority, so you'll conduct thorough safety checks and ensure all equipment operates correctly. At Shaw Industries, we don't just produce flooring solutions; we create experiences that make a difference. Join us as we leverage innovative design and operational excellence to serve our diverse market needs. If you’re ready to work with a company that values its associates and contributes to meaningful projects, check us out!
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