Extrusion Operator - (Commercial)

Tarkett; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Career growth

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Tarkett is seeking an Extrusion Operator in Calhoun, GA to ensure the runability of extrusion machines, maintain yarn quality, and support packaging and changeovers. You will work with the crew to maintain safety and efficiency and report issues promptly.

Responsibilities include online quality inspections, accurate labeling, and keeping work areas clean. The role requires physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and pass color vision testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read safety rules and work instructions.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Effective communication with crew leaders and supervisors.
• Must pass Ishihara color vision test.

Responsibilities

• Operate extrusion machine (Plantex, Filteco, and/or Rieter) and ensure runability.
• Perform online quality inspection of yarn.
• Package and label finished yarn with accurate information.
• Assist with product changes and spin pack changes.
• Maintain housekeeping and log documentation.
• Report discrepancies to crew leader or supervisor.

Skills

Reading safety rules

Effective communication

Basic math skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Timeliness and reliability

Ishihara color test

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: The Extrusion Operator is responsible for the runability of assigned machine (Plantex, Filteco, and/or Rieter equipment). The Extrusion Operator must ensure the quality of the products that are being manufactured.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Must be familiar with the operation of all Godet rolls, switches, heaters, and aspirators on extrusion machine. Must be familiar with the correct yarn path/yarn thread up of an extrusion machine, and able to rethread it in a timely manner. Responsible for keeping yarn wraps pulled from rolls (quality). Responsible for operating and doffing winders when yarn cycle is complete. Perform online quality inspection of yarn (i.e. shade, air tack, winding, proper labels, etc.). Perform pack out of yarn on stretch wrap buggies (carts), and label with correct information in delivering a first quality product. Transport yarn buggy to stretch wrap station for packaging. Assist the crew leaders during product changes and spin pack changes when needed. Assist all other operators when needed. Responsible for general housekeeping of work area and assigned extrusion machine. Maintain appropriate log documentation (i.e. Break Out Log). Report any discrepancies to the crew leader and supervisor. Other tasks as assigned by supervisor

NEEDED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read and interpret safety rules and instructions from supervisor. Ability to write pertinent information on cases. Ability to communicate effectively with other operators, crew leader, supervisor, and plant management. Ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division functions. Capable of safely lifting 50 lbs. Arrive at workspace in a timely manner directed by supervisor. Able to pass the Ishihara's Test for Color Blindness

WORK SCHEDULES/HOURS

• Sunday through Tuesday, 7 am to 7 pm (A Shift)
• Sunday through Tuesday, 7 pm to 7 am (B Shift)
• Thursday through Saturday, 7 am to 7 pm (C Shift)
• Thursday through Saturday, 7 pm to 7 am (D Shift)

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process. We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption. We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are

With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025.

The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites.

Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries.

To build "The Way to Better Floors," the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach.

www.tarkett-group.com

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.

As a worldwide leader of the flooring industry, we design, manufacture and provide our customers the most innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions.

At Tarkett, we cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship with respect and trust. We make conscious choices, for people and for the planet and we commit to be next to your every step of the way.

At Tarkett we help create great spaces. We believe in taking care of our people, our customers and our planet. We believe in being agile and performance-driven in everything that we do in order to find the best flooring and sports surface solutions.

https://www.tarkett.com/