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Job Title

Regrind Operator

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is looking for a Regrind Operator to support the Regrind/Lamination department and the regrind area by handling materials including: raw materials, work in progress and by processing regrind material.

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 $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide.

Responsibilities:

+ Per Shop Floor System, maintain production lines with the correct materials

+ Operate and troubleshoots Shredder equipment

+ Move work in progress (WIP) to the appropriate bin space while accurately tracking this data

+ Complete the powered industrial truck (PIT) safety check sheet

+ Change out the lift truck battery as needed

+ Assist production associates, Process Coordinators and Production Leads as needed

+ Perform quality checks and reports on materials as directed.

+ Assist in inventory cycle counts when needed

+ Operate and troubleshoot Granulator (continuous line) equipment

+ Operate and troubleshoot Grinder equipment.

+ Remove material from remnant rolls.

+ Feed and troubleshoot silos.

+ Maintain and Monitor Bag House equipment-inspect and make sure unit is operating efficiently

+ Operate and troubleshoot Roll Un-winder equipment-thread up and operate.

+ Work normally scheduled days adhering to starting and stopping times. Work overtime as required.

Qualifications Requirements:

+ Must be able to safely operate a lift truck both loaded and unloaded

+ Must be able to safely operate the battery changing station equipment.

+ Must possess good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.

+ Must be familiar with or willing to learn current computer systems and software.

+ Must be able to work without close supervision.

+ Proven ability to work collaboratively with all levels of associates.

+ Demonstrated ability to make timely decisions.

+ Must be able to sit for the majority of a 12 hour shift.

+ Must be able to get on and off a lift truck up to 100 times per day.

+ Must meet minimal Shaw vision testing requirements including color blindness

+ Must be able to tolerate changes in temperature and humidity

+ Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.

+ Capable of head, neck and body rotation for full visibility of surroundings.

+ Must be able to occasionally climb stairs to operate equipment

+ Must have basic reading & writing skills in order to read & comprehend shipping documents, product numbers and bin / storage locations.

+ Must successfully complete the written, “hands on” powered industrial truck driving test

+ Must be able to perform basic mathematical tasks.

Preferred Skills:

+ Prior experience with powered industrial trucks with an exemplary safety record

+ Experience with continuous manufacturing processes.

Shaw b enefits 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 a ssistance

+ Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA , and Cartersville, GA, location s )

+ 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.