Production Worker - Ringgold, GA

Shaw Industries Ltd; Ringgold (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K and Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Product discounts for employees

Parental Leave

Job summary

Shaw Industries in Ringgold, GA is hiring Production Technicians to support manufacturing operations across extrusion, lamination, pulverizing, and automated processes. This full-time role involves night shifts and potential overtime, with emphasis on safety, quality, and teamwork.

You will operate, monitor, and troubleshoot equipment, perform quality inspections, record process settings, and assist in continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail for visual inspections.
• Comfort with basic math, reading, and writing.
• Mechanical aptitude with manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to follow work instructions and use computers/HMI.
• Commitment to teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math

Reading and writing

Mechanical aptitude

Follow work instructions

Teamwork

Safety

Continuous improvement

Cross-training

Tools

HMI systems

Lift trucks

Robotic equipment

Job description

Production Worker - Ringgold, GA

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)
• 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.