2nd shift Product Development Technician- (Commercial)

tarkett; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety-first

Benefits & retirement

Career growth

Sustainable manufacturing

Renewable energy

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Tarkett in Dalton, GA is seeking a dependable textile production operator to run tufting machines, thread needles, and manage backing changes while ensuring first-quality output. You will load styles on the computer, verify paperwork, and perform set-up checks and color accuracy checks throughout shifts.

You will maintain safe working practices, keep the area clean, comply with environmental guidelines, and participate in other duties as needed, including handling yarns and using air splicer per

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
• Strong attendance and punctuality.
• Prior experience operating tufting machines strongly preferred.
• Ability to see off shade of color yarns.
• Read and write in Standard English and proficient performing basic math calculations such as addition and subtraction.
• Ability to bend, pull and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to stand or be on feet four 8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Operates tufting machine including threading needles and backing changes.
• Runs first quality product with no defects (no mends, no high/low lines, no crossed ends).
• Loads styles on the computer and verifies information matches paperwork.
• Effectively uses air splicer.
• Conducts machine set up checks (scroll motors, backing verification, paperwork and computer).
• Performs quality inspections during production runs to ensure no defects.
• Maintains housekeeping of the area throughout the shift.
• Follows safety and environmental guidelines, uses PPE, and uses tools properly.
• Performs other duties as required.
• Other tasks such as pulling cones of yarns, winding yarn, checking colors, using compressed air per diagrams.

Skills

Strong attendance & punctuality

Prior experience operating tufting

Ability to see off shade of color yarn

Read & write in English; basic math

Lift up to 25 pounds

Stand for 4x8h shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Operates tufting machine including threading needles and backing changes.


• Responsible for running first quality product with no defects such as mends, high or low lines, or crossed ends.


• Must be able to load styles on the computer and verify the information matches the paperwork.


• Must be able to effectively use air splicer


• Conducts machine set up checks (checking scroll motors, backing verification, and all items on the paperwork and computer).


• Performs quality inspection during production runs ensuring there are no defects


• Housekeeping of area throughout the shift.


• Ensures compliance to all company and regulatory safety and environmental guidelines and practices to include wearing the appropriate safety PPE, using the appropriate tools and equipment, and exercising the required safety behaviors for the task at hand.


• Performs other duties as required


• At times other tasks besides operating the machine will be required such as pulling cones of yarns from shelves, winding yarn, checking yarn colors, using compressed air to blow yarn into a cradle by reading a diagram for yarn placement

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or GED equivalent required.


• Strong attendance and punctuality required.


• Prior experience operating tufting machines strongly preferred.


• Ability to see off shade of color yarns


• Read and write in Standard English and proficient performing basic math calculations such as addition and subtraction.


• Ability to bend, pull and lift up to 25 pounds


• Ability to stand or be on feet four 8 hours

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1


• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!


• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.


• Responsible Manufacturing - Protecting Our Planet for the Future


• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.


• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.


• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are

With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build "The Way to Better Floors," the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human - Conscious Design® approach.

www.tarkett-group.com

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.