Finishing Operator Assistant | Monday - Friday

Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is seeking a Finishing Operator Assistant to support latex application on carpet products. The role includes relieving Coater and Froth Operators, maintaining the precoat area, and ensuring quality control through regular weight checks.

The candidate will work Monday–Friday 3pm–11pm, with requirements to handle 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed, while adhering to safety protocols and attendance policies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and follow process specs and guidelines.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work 12-hour shifts.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Safety-focused with ability to use required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Apply latex to carpet using precoat and adhesive systems.
• Maintain correct settings for each carpet style per spec sheet.
• Enter settings into Latex Control System and verify with gauges.
• Relieve Coater and Froth Operators during breaks as required.
• Perform weight checks and document results as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Latex control system

Coater console

Shopflex / Sew-In Tracker

Wings control

Viscometer

Scale

Read and write legibly

2-way radio communication

Tools

Latex Control System

Coater Console

Shopflex / Sew-In Tracker

Wings control

Viscometer

Scale

Job description

Job Title Finishing Operator Assistant | Monday - Friday Position Overview

This position is Monday- Friday 3pm-11pm.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

Maintain correct and steady application of latex onto carpet, provide assistance to coater operator and froth operator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

I. Latex Application

• A. Ensure carpet is feeding correctly into precoat direct applicator and Tillotson adhesive applicator, making sure to fix and report folded carpet to Coater Operator and Sew-on Operator.
• B. Identify style to be run using Sew-In Tracker screen.
• C. Reference spec sheet to identify correct application settings for the given style.
  • 1. Application (precoat and adhesive)
  • 2. Cupweight
  • 3. Puddle height (precoat and adhesive)
  • 4. Gap
• D. Enter correct settings into Latex Control System.
• E. Manually check gap with gages and adjust system if necessary.
• F. Visually inspect latex application and troubleshoot using Latex Control System as necessary. Notify supervisors of issues.
• G. Make sure end dams are set up correctly and latex is not getting on carpet selvage. Adjust end dams as necessary.
• H. Perform all previous steps again for each style change.
• I. Manually check cupweight and viscosity 4 times per shift and log in notebook. Also do this for any backing or weight check requested by supervisor.
• J. Work with department management to improve Latex Control System and latex application process.

II. Maintain Precoat Area

• A. Ensure proper operation of pre-coat pumps and blenders.
• B. Make sure soap, water, latex tank levels are sufficiently high.
• C. Clean out precoat filter baskets twice per week.
• D. Report any issues to supervisor.

III. Perform Coater Operator Duties

• A. The assistant operator must relieve the coater operator for breaks and absenteeism.
• B. The assistant operator will be held responsible for all duties of the coater operator during this time.

IV. Perform Froth Operator Duties

• A. The assistant operator must relieve the froth operator for breaks and slack time (when froth operator is changing out secondary backing).
• B. The assistant operator will be held responsible for all duties of the froth operator during this time.

V. Conduct Secondary Application Weight Checks

• A. Conduct check at direction of supervisor.
• B. Place 3 two-part paper forms on secondary (after application) as secondary rises to the marriage roller.
• C. Place 3 2-part paper forms on 1. Alley side 2. Center 3. Wall side

VI. Attendance Policy

• A. Must adhere to the Corporate Attendance Policy
• B. Must notify the previous shift supervisor of an imminent absence 1 to 2 hours before shift change
• C. Must speak personally with supervisor detailing the reason for absence

VII. Work Schedule

• A. Must work all scheduled work hours for your shift
• B. Must be able to work weekends
• C. Must be able to work 12-hour shifts
• D. Must be able to work holidays as necessary

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES

I. Daily Clean-Up

• A. Maintain a clean work area at all times. All areas should be picked up, swept up, or blown down at every opportunity.
• B. All equipment should be properly stored when not in use.
• C. Keep grease and oil off the floor.

II. Painting

• A. Clean and paint all areas assigned during downtime.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to:

• Withstand temperatures of 100 degrees
• Stand for long periods of time

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to:

• Read and write legibly
• Operate Latex Control System
• Operate Coater Console
• Operate Shopflex / Sew-In Tracker
• Operate wings control
• Keep downtime report
• Communicate clearly via 2-way radio

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• 3 weeks on-the-job training

TOOL, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Utility knife
• Putty scraper
• Scale
• Viscometer

SAFETY & SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

• Kronos badge
• Safety glasses
• Ear plugs
• Cut-resistant gloves

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

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