Carpet Roll Seamer & Material Handling Operator

Interface Americas, Inc; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Interface Americas, Inc. is seeking a on-site Carpet Handler to ensure a continuous flow of carpet through the line by backing and sewing ends of rolls. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and manufacturing or related experience.

Responsibilities include pulling rolls, verifying tickets, and assisting with material handling while maintaining quality and safety standards in a non-climate controlled factory environment.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written.
• Meet license requirements for powered material handling equipment.
• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pull rolls of carpet from warehouse as per production schedule and stage at sew-on area.
• Verify that all roll tickets and run numbers match the production schedule and match rolls.
• Notify Line Specialist or Supervisor when rolls cannot be located.
• Help material handler unload production trailers if needed.
• Sew rolls of carpet together using sewing machine; rolls should be run in numerical order by run number.
• Develop a working mechanical knowledge of sewing machine and make minor repairs and adjustments.
• Monitor carpet as it enters J pan to look for potential quality problems.
• Enter notes in AS/400 when quality problems occur.
• Record length and width on roll log.
• Maintain good housekeeping.
• Comply with safety rules and environmental regulations.
• Be aware of MSDS and ISO procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Verbal & written communication

Licensed for powered material handling

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Interface Americas, Inc. is seeking a on-site Carpet Handler to ensure a continuous flow of carpet through the line by backing and sewing ends of rolls. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and manufacturing or related experience.

Responsibilities include pulling rolls, verifying tickets, and assisting with material handling while maintaining quality and safety standards in a non-climate controlled factory environment.