Rugs Lift Truck Operator II | Night Shift

Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; Adairsville (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is seeking a Rug Lift Truck Operator II for the 11:30pm–7:30am night shift at Plant T1 in Adairsville. The role involves moving raw materials, finished rugs, and waste while maintaining safety and data entry in the USF2 system.

Certification for 12’ pole, squeeze, and fork attachments is required. The position supports the Rugs Department with package loading, yard relocation, and packing duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Must have good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• LTO certification required; experience operating powered industrial machinery preferred.
• Ability to operate computer.

Responsibilities

• Pick up finished goods from packout, scan and load onto trailers for shipping.
• Unload trailers holding raw materials, carpet rolls, backing, and other items.
• Weigh waste and key into the MRM system.
• Load and cut rug cores in staging areas.
• Print rug identification labels and iron onto the back of each rug.
• Work in the packout area to package rugs for shipping.
• Operate computer using the USF2 system.

Skills

LTO certification

Powered industrial machinery

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

USF2 system

Job description

Job Title Rugs Lift Truck Operator II | Night Shift Position Overview

Shaw Industries is seeking a Lift Truck Operator for the 3rd shift (Sunday night- Thursday night 11:30pm-7:30am) within our Rugs Department at Shaw Plant T1 in Adairsville. The role involves transporting raw materials, waste, finished products, and other necessary items to support the rug department. Candidates must hold certification for 12’ pole, squeeze, and fork attachments.

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more. Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $5 billion in annual sales and approximately 18,000 associates worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Pick up finished goods from packout, scan and load onto trailers for shipping
• Unload trailers holding raw materials, carpet rolls, backing, and other items
• Pick up waste materials and dispose of them properly
• Weigh waste and key into MRM system
• Retrieve and relocate yarn cases
• Load and cut rug cores in staging areas
• Print rug identification labels and iron onto the back of each rug
• Work in the packout area to package rugs for shipping
• Load finished rugs into carts for shipping
• Operate computer using USF2 system
• Work on R&D projects as needed to support the department
• Perform job duties inside and outside of the Rugs Department as needed to support plant operations
• General housekeeping duties
• Communication well with management to address departmental needs
• Maintain the integrity and security of an array of sensitive and technical tools
• Perform job duties in a safe manner
• Work night, weekends and holidays when required to meet customer orders
• Actively participate in various committees

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or equivalent
• Must have good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Previous experience operating powered industrial machinery preferred
• LTO certification required
• Ability to operator computer

Shaw Employee Benefits Include:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Shaw Family Health and Dental Centers*
• 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
• 401 (k) 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.

A history of success, a future of possibility

Founded in 1967, Shaw Industries' leadership has been built on a history of success. Over time, our products have expanded, the customers we serve have been broadened, and the technology we use has advanced, but our vision to create a better future remains the same. Exceeding our customers' expectations for quality, service and performance is at the heart of our business.

Global Flooring Provider Shaw Industries Group Inc.

Shaw Industries Group Inc. supplies carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile and stone, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide.

Operational Excellence

Our manufacturing operations and integrated supply chain deliver a broad array of products to meet diverse needs across residential and commercial markets throughout the world.

Award Winning

The success of our company and the success of our associates go hand-in-hand. We are consistently awarded as an employer of choice, community partner, and leader in design and innovation.

We Sustain Human Ability

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From civic involvement and philanthropic giving to volunteerism and future workforce development, our company and associates leverage our combined passions and expertise in addressing community needs, collaboratively.

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