Dyeing Lead| Monday - Friday

Shaw Industries; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Shaw Industries in Dalton, GA is seeking a Dyeing Lead (Sunday - Thursday, 11pm-7am) to ensure the CDR runs properly and to manage dyeing operations from setup to execution. You will coordinate with Operators and Supervisors, monitor color changes, and perform quality checks.

Qualifications include strong English reading/writing skills, basic math, and computer data entry. This role requires adherence to safety rules, OSHA training, and the ability to work in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and understand English.
• Must have basic math skills for daily production calculations.
• Ability to operate computer systems and enter data.

Responsibilities

• Communicate readiness of items to run and what needs striking to the Operator, SewOn and Supervisor.
• Assign buggies and runs; monitor instructions and ensure none are missed.
• Oversee setup of tests and experiments; assist with production problem solving.
• Provide the dye workflow with necessary information and modify formulas as needed.
• Follow SMS procedures and perform quality control tests.

Skills

Communication

English literacy

Data entry

Tools

Computer

Job description

Position Overview

This position is Sunday - Thursday 11pm -7am

Job Title

Dyeing Lead | Sunday - Thursday

Position Overview

This position is Sunday - Thursday 11pm -7am

Position Objective

To ensure the CDR is running properly.

Essential Duties

• Communicate what is ready to run and what needs to be struck to the Operator, SewOn and Supervisor.
• Assign buggies and runs when necessary.
• To ensure that special instructions are not lost or overlooked, check assignment sheets at SewOn to verify that special instructions are included.
• Oversee and help set up tests and experiments.
• Assist with solution of any production problems.
• Provide the fluidyer operator with information concerning upcoming runs and strikes.
• In order, assign runs, strikes to be dyed, and spacers.
• When appropriate, determine the length of lead off material needed between each run or strikes.
• Utilize computer to print out, modify, and complete formulas.
• Provide tank build and tank add information to Dye Weigher via verbal communication or formula extension printouts.
• Follow procedures as outlined in SMS.
• Evaluate shifts in color.
• Perform quality control tests.

Non-Essential Duties

• Perform weekend cleanup and startup functions.
• Report safety and quality risks and incidents immediately.
• Must be knowledgeable and up to date on job procedures and safety requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to bend, sit, walk or stand intermittently for at least an 8 hour shift.
• Must be able to work in temperatures that range from 50 degrees to 100 degrees.
• Must be able to climb ladders, use air/water hoses, pick up garbage bags, work in wet and dusty environment and work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to climb stairs several times per 8 hour shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds of carpet occasionally throughout the shift.
• Must be able to climb into the machines for cleaning and repairing equipment.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to recognize letters and numbers.
• Must be able to read, write and understand English.
• Must have hand and finger dexterity to enter data into computers.
• Must have basic math skills: multiplication, fractions, division, addition and subtraction.
• Must be able to read charts and graphs.
• Must be able to use a computer and keyboard to effectively use formula control.

Training Requirements

• Must complete all OSHA, SAFE and Plant Specific Safety Training.
• Must pass all job specific training tasks and tests.
• Attend and pass additional training classes as needed.
• Must complete all Ethics modules assigned by Corporate.
• Must understand the operation of the Tufting and Finishing departments and how these processes relate to carpet manufacturing.

Tool, Equipment & Material Requirements

• Plant 4 approved safety glasses and hearing protection
• Any other PPE listed on JHA
• Utility knife, Trim Knives, Cross cut knife
• Computer and scanner
• J-box Controls
• Pallet truck and/or Drum hand truck
• Lift Truck and/or Scissor Lift
• Sewing Machine
• Fluid dyer controls
• Scissors
• Dryer controls
• Video cameras
• Radio
• Cleaning equipment
• Custom tools
• PH meter

Safety & Security Requirements

• Abide by and enforce plant safety rules and regulations.
• Know evacuation routes, locations of storm shelters, and gathering places.
• Must comply with all required OSHA, SAFE, and Plant specific safety rules and regulations.
• Refer to General Plant Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Refer to Specific Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for this job.
• Refer to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

Shaw Employee Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Shaw Family Health and Dental Centers (Dalton & Cartersville)
• Behavioral and Mental Health Support
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement and Holiday Pay
• Paid Parental Leave and Leave of Absence Pay
• Employee Discounts
• Career Development & Education Assistance
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Financial and Retirement Planning
• Medical & Social Security Assistance
• And More!

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to out-punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.