Job Title

Machine Handler | Shift 3

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is looking for a Machine Handler to inspect, putty and strap wood product on the machining line to maximize product yield.

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:

Inspect unfinished wood planks for defects as defined by product specifications. Putty defects as defined by product specifications. Communicate quality or mechanical problems or concerns to supervisors, lead, or technicians. Help strap pallets of material for shipment or storage. Housekeeping Duties that are required. When running styles 0299W and 0300W on the line: The cart and pallet rack must be moved into position on the line to run order.  When order is completed move the cart and pallet rack to the 5S staging location. Assist in other areas as needed Other duties as requested by Lead or Supervisor

Non-Essential Duties:

Maintain clean and safe work area Must be a team player Take an active role in committees Cross train for other jobs on the Rough Mill line.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to bend, squat, and stoop several times a day. Must be able to stand for 8 – 12 hours a day. Must be able to climb stairs several times through the day. Must be able to assist in lifting up to 35 lbs. several times a day. Must be able to lift 15 - 20 lbs. on a regular basis throughout the day. Must be able to handle the stress of meeting goals and production requirements. Must be able to visualize defects in the product. Must be able to visualize color defects in the product.

Other Requirements:

Basic reading, writing, and math ability. Must be capable of learning and performing additional operations Must be capable of being trained on current computer systems and software.

Training Requirements:  

On the job training Must have all OSHA, SAFE, SMS, and plant specific training.

Tool, Equipment, & Material Requirements:

Safety Glasses PPE listed on JHA

Safety & Security Requirements:

Must comply with all required OSHA, SAFE, and plant specific safety rules and regulations. Refer to the Plant JHA (Job Hazard Analysis) for this job for the prevention of accidents.

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.