Job Title

Plant 52 | Cut Table Operator | Shift 5

Position Overview

Position Description:  

To cut carpet rolls into individual sample swatches and strips for the Prep and MTO departments in accordance with production needs.

Essential Duties: 

(Considering job knowledge, job environment, effort, manipulative skill, judgment, safety knowledge and responsibility)  

Scan roll on table

Check the screen for correct size and amount

Check and set blades for correct swatch width

Periodically measure swatch size to ensure that swatch being cut is correct size. Measuring of the swatch should take place immediately following a machine set-up and then periodically after that to make certain that swatch size remains consistent and correct

Advance carpet roll into the cradle

Trim leading edge to square carpet

Cut the correct swatch or strip size and quantity as specified on screen

Maintain accurate production log on production sheet -

Direct stackers

Sharpen cutting blades as necessary

Must be able to read a tape measurer 

Non-Essential Duties:  

(Considering job knowledge, job environment, effort, manipulative skill judgment, safety knowledge and responsibility)

Maintain a clean, trip hazard-free work area at all times  

Ensure that work area is clean at the beginning and end of each shift

Cut and complete shortage orders  

Perform basic cut table maintenance (ex: changing blades, changing rocks on sharpeners/grinders, adjusting belt)

Perform any duties necessary to aid in maintaining a safe and efficient work environment

Check Tape Measure before each shift for defects or damage

Recommended to participate in stretching exercises as directed by the supervisor or lead to avoid possible injury

Physical Requirements:  

Standing for up to 8 hours     

Reaching constantly to align carpet, adjust blades, and sharpen blades

Continual use of arms and legs throughout the shift

Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment

Must be able to constantly step up and down from cut table to prep new roll or align/clear carpet

Carry large carpet rolls from buggy to cut table b/w two people (average of 15-30 lbs. per person

Carry sausage rolls from buggy to cut table (average of 15-30 lbs. per person)

Other Requirements:  

Ability to work with decimals and fractions

Maintain production needs   

Ability to exercise good judgment 

Must be able to use a computer (basics) for system login/printing

Must be able to read a tape measure  

Must be able to effectively demonstrate good communication skills

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. 

Shift 5

Monday - Thursday 3pm-1am

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 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.