Job Title

Packaging Operator

Position 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. 

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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. 

Work Shift

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

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.