Console Operator OLC4 2nd shift (Kyle 1)

Interface, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Interface, Inc. is a global flooring and sustainability leader. The console operator is responsible for operating control panels for the knife at cutting lines, driving productivity, ensuring cutting quality, and minimizing knife waste.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and may include leadership duties as well as collaboration with maintenance and quality labs to maintain standards and safety across the shift.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in carpet manufacturing preferred.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• 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 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 MSDS.
• Ensure ISO procedures are followed.
• Understand and support Interface commitment to sustainability.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Carpet manufacturing

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

Work environment

• Non-climate controlled manufacturing environment

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.

Learn more about Interface (NASDAQ: TILE) and our brands at interface.com and FLOR.com. Join us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest.

At Interface, we believe that flooring is more than what you walk on. We help our customers create interior spaces that support well‑being, productivity, and creativity, as well as the sustainability of the planet.

As a global leader in modular flooring, we design and manufacture an integrated collection of carpet tiles and resilient flooring, including luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and nora® rubber flooring. We’re designers, engineers, scientists, problem-solvers, dreamers, trailblazers and everything in between. Spread all over the world, we are one team with a shared vision and values.

For us, sustainability is a journey. We're constantly working to improve the quality of our products and lessen the impact they have on human health and the environment. Design leads everything we do. Our team of designers continuously explores trends, textures, colors, and materials to ensure every pattern and detail is thoughtfully crafted.