Console Operator OLC4 2nd shift (Kyle 1)

Interface, Inc.; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Interface, Inc. operates a cutting line in a non-climate controlled manufacturing environment in Georgia. The console operator is responsible for running the knife, keeping the line aligned, and delivering consistent cuts while minimizing waste.

The role requires experience in carpet manufacturing, good communication, and basic math skills. Leadership experience is valued to guide the team during shifts and critical times, ensuring safety and ISO compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous experience in carpet manufacturing preferred.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Basic math skills required.
• Some leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 tile sizes are within specifications.
• Call out color changes to alert inspectors and boxers that a new run is starting.
• Complete production paperwork for the shift.
• 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 and comply with safety rules.

Skills

Carpet manufacturing experience

Quality control

Communication skills

Basic math

Leadership experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 industry‑first 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 GEDSkills and experience:Previous experience in carpet manufacturing preferredGood communication skills, written and verbalBasic math skills requiredSome leadership experience.Essential duties:Operate control panel for the knifeKeep carpet lined up and running squarely into press.Maintain quality of cutsSend tiles to quality lab to ensure that tile sizes are within specificationsCall out all color changes to alert inspectors and boxers that a new run is startingComplete production paperwork for the shiftMust have detailed knowledge of all jobs on the cutting line.Assume leadership role during critical times or when Supervisor is away from the lineWork with maintenance staff to change knife or resolve quality issues related to cutting lineMaintain housekeepingComply with safety rulesComply with environmental regulationsBe aware of departmental Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)Ensure ISO procedures are followed.Understand and support Interface commitment to sustainability.Perform other duties as assignedPhysical demands:Standing thoughout 8-10 hour shiftLifting 50-60 poundsCorrected 20/20 visionWork environment:Non-climate controlled manufacturing environment.#LI-AS1#LI-OnsiteLearn more about Interface (NASDAQ: TILE) and our brands at interface.com and FLOR.com. Join us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We desire priority referrals of Protected Veterans for job openings at all locations within the State of Georgia. An Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabled.