Production Worker- Multiple Openings

Shaw Industries; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

401K and retirement plans

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Shaw Industries is seeking Production Technicians to support manufacturing operations across multiple departments, including extrusion lines, lamination, pulverizing, and automated processes. The role involves operating machinery, quality checks, and data logging in a fast-paced environment.

You may work 12-hour rotating night shifts with overtime as required. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, able to read and write, mechanically inclined, and committed to teamwork, safety, and continuous

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail with ability to perform visual inspections.
• Comfort with basic math, reading, and writing skills.
• Mechanical aptitude or experience with manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to follow work instructions and operate computers or HMI systems.
• Commitment to teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to cross-train and work in a fast-paced, changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and adjust complex machinery and systems.
• Perform routine quality checks and visual product inspections.
• Feed and unload materials to and from production lines.
• Log data and process settings via computer systems.
• Assist with mechanical troubleshooting and process improvements.
• Safely transport materials using lift trucks or other equipment.
• Support housekeeping, safety, and preventive maintenance.
• Cross-train and assist across departments and equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math

Reading/Writing

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

HMI systems

Job description

Job Title

Production Worker- Multiple Openings

Position Overview

Join a team where innovation, safety, and quality come together. At Shaw Industries, we’re proud to be a global leader in flooring solutions, and we’re growing! We’re hiring Production Technicians across multiple departments to support our manufacturing operations. Whether you’re working on extrusion lines, lamination, pulverizing, or assisting in high-tech automated processes, you’ll be part of a team dedicated to excellence in every square foot.

Schedule: Full-Time | Various Shifts (All nights) | Overtime, Holidays, and Weekends as Required

What You’ll Do:

As a Production Technician, your role may include:

• Operating, monitoring, and adjusting complex machinery and systems

• Performing routine quality checks and visual product inspections

• Feeding and unloading materials to and from the production lines

• Logging data and process settings via computer systems

• Assisting with mechanical troubleshooting and process improvements

• Safely transporting materials using lift trucks or other powered equipment

• Supporting housekeeping, safety, and preventive maintenance efforts

• Cross-training and assisting across different departments and equipment

Ideal Candidates Have:

• Strong attention to detail with ability to perform visual inspections

• Comfort with basic math, reading, and writing skills

• Mechanical aptitude or experience working with manufacturing equipment

• Ability to follow work instructions and operate computers or HMI systems

• A commitment to teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement

• Willingness to be cross-trained and work in a fast-paced, changing environment

Preferred but Not Required:

• Experience with extrusion, vinyl/PVC processing, lamination, milling, or similar processes

• Familiarity with manufacturing environments (SPC, LVT, etc.)

• Previous lift truck certification or ability to be trained

• Experience operating or assisting with robotic equipment or conveyors

• Understanding of quality control processes and documentation

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for 8-12 hours per shift

• Lift up to 50 lbs regularly

• Bend, squat, climb stairs, and work in varying temperatures

• Good depth perception and ability to identify product and color defects

Shaw benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Health savings account

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401K and Retirement Plans

Product discounts for employees

Adoption assistance

Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations)

And much more.

Work Shift

12 Hr rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Act Calendar, shift starts PM, days change only

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