Console Operator OLC4 2nd shift (Kyle 1)

Interface Americas, Inc; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Interface Americas, Inc. is seeking a console operator to run the knife cutting line in our Georgia manufacturing facility. The role focuses on productivity and cutting quality, with leadership duties during supervisor absences.

Responsibilities include maintaining line alignment, ensuring consistent tile quality, and coordinating with QA and maintenance to resolve issues. A high school diploma and basic math skills are required; prior carpet manufacturing experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in carpet manufacturing preferred.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal; basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate control panel for the knife on the cutting line.
• Keep carpet lined up and running squarely into press.
• Maintain quality of cuts and ensure tile sizes meet specifications.
• Send tiles to quality lab to verify sizes are within specs.
• Call out color changes to inspectors and boxers when a new run starts.
• Complete production paperwork for the shift and maintain line knowledge.
• Lead during critical times or when supervisor is away from the line.
• Coordinate with maintenance to resolve cutting-line quality issues.

Skills

Carpet manufacturing

Communication

Basic math

Leadership experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Interface is a global flooring and sustainability leader dedicated to rethinking how spaces work for people and the planet. Our portfolio includes Interface carpet tile and LVT, nora rubber flooring, and FLOR premium area rugs. Across every brand, we innovate in a way that combines design, performance, and sustainability-without compromise.

Trusted by architects, designers, and building professionals worldwide, we help bring bold visions to life with solutions that deliver real, measurable impact. Building on more than 30 years of sustainability progress and industryfirst innovation, we remain 'all in' on our goal of becoming carbon negative by 2040, without the use of offsets.

Position summary:

It is the responsibility of the console operator to operate control panels for the knife at cutting lines. The operator is responsible for productivity, cutting quality, and minimizing knife waste.

Educational requirements:

• High school diploma or GED

Skills and experience:

• Previous experience in carpet manufacturing preferred
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Basic math skills required
• Some leadership experience.

Essential duties:

• Operate control panel for the knife
• Keep carpet lined up and running squarely into press.
• Maintain quality of cuts
• Send tiles to quality lab to ensure that tile sizes are within specifications
• Call out all color changes to alert inspectors and boxers that a new run is starting
• Complete production paperwork for the shift
• Must have detailed knowledge of all jobs on the cutting line.
• Assume leadership role during critical times or when Supervisor is away from the line
• Work with maintenance staff to change knife or resolve quality issues related to cutting line
• Maintain housekeeping
• Comply with safety rules
• Comply with environmental regulations
• Be aware of departmental Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Ensure ISO procedures are followed.
• Understand and support Interface commitment to sustainability.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical demands:

• Standing thoughout 8-10 hour shift
• Lifting 50-60 pounds
• Corrected 20/20 vision

Work environment:

• Non-climate controlled manufacturing environment.

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