Job Title

Blending Technician| 3rd Shift

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is looking for a Blending Technician to ensure that the dry blend process is performed accurately. This position reports to the SPC Extrusion Shift Supervisor. 

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:

Making machine/process adjustments on line and on computer. 

Maintain familiarity with equipment for identification of performance issues including visual inspection and audible changes that indicate a problem. 

Following specific instructions on each order. 

Maintaining operation of dry blending process while monitoring. Achieving set quality standards. 

Monitoring information such as what material is in the process or available including inventory, actual levels and usage rates 

Completing reports. 

Supporting the rest of the department by assisting with the routine operation of the SPC Extrusion and UV Coating production lines. 

Assist  in the daily production of quality resilient products in the safest, most efficient and productive manner, by utilizing established methods and procedures.  

 

Requirements:

Must have the ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math. 

Must be familiar with current computer systems and software. 

Must be able to operate a lift truck once trained. 

Must have the ability to be cross trained for other jobs. 

A high-school diploma or equivalent.  

Proven ability to work collaboratively with all levels of associates. 

Demonstrated ability to make timely decisions. 

Experience with  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

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to out-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.