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Job Title

Plant WF | Dyeing Line Lead | Shift 6

Position Overview

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Assist the Supervisor in the daily operation of the shift, with an emphasis on training and quality improvement . Maintain a working knowledge of all print line jobs as may be required to relieve, replace, or assist operating personnel for scheduled breaks, lunch periods, absences, or unscheduled downtime.

I. Essential Duties:

+ Ensure all jobs on the line are performed correctly . This includes but is not limited to sew-on, Chromo Jet, Canvas Printer, steamers, KFA, dryer, inspection and roll-up equipment and lift truck duties

+ Inspect printed rolls, perform quality checks and maintain required reports and perform required computer data entry/close-outs

+ Assist with on-the-job training with all new line employees

+ Provide directions/instructions/guidance/ to all line personnel

+ Assist with shade matching on carpet by visual inspection

+ Assist with dye adjustment decisions when needed

+ Provide the printer operator with information concerning upcoming runs and strikes.

+ In order, assign runs and strikes to be dyed.

+ When appropriate , determine the length of leader material needed between each run or strikes .

+ Keep a copy of the schedule order in the office for dyeing production verification.

+ Assist in monitoring operations to ensure a quality product is being produced

+ Fill in for supervisor when needed, however, disciplinary action will be handled by department manager

+ Assist in keeping work areas in a clean, orderly manner

II. Non-Essential Duites :

+ Perform weekend cleanup and startup functions.

+ Housekeeping

+ Report safety and quality risks and incidents immediately .

+ Must be knowledgeable and up to date on job procedures and safety requirements.

III. Physical Requirements:

+ Frequently required to reach, handle, stand, walk, speak, hear, look at a computer screen, and look at reports

+ Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and balance

+ Must be able to lift 55 lbs occasionally

+ Must be able to climb steps occasionally

+ Must be able to go inside dryer, main steamer, post steamer for cleanups, machine problems or changeovers as necessary

+ Close vision is required

+ Must be able to work 12 hour shifts either day or night, weekdays or weekends as scheduled

+ Must be able to work in temperatures that range from 50 degrees to 100 degrees.

+ Must be able to climb ladders, use air/water hoses, pick up garbage bags, work in wet and dusty environment and work in confined spaces.

IV. Other Requirements:

+ Must be able to operate a computer

+ Must be able to pass the Munsell Color Test

+ Analytical and problem solving abilities

+ Basic reading and math skills required

+ Leadership abilities for motivating employees

+ Must be able handle stress, and stay focused

+ Manual dexterity

+ Communication and interpersonal skills

+ Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions

+ Ability to deal with problems involving variables in situations that may arise on the dye line.

+ Work in normal industrial environment with inherent background noise, dirt, humidity, and temperature variations

+ Must be able to perform any job on the dye range

+ The employee works near moving mechanical parts and in precarious places

+ The employee routinely handles dyes and chemicals

V. Training Requirements:

+ Computer training

+ Must complete all OSHA, SAFE and Plant Specific Safety Training.

+ Must pass all job specific training tasks and tests .

+ Attend and pass additional training classes as needed.

+ Must complete all Ethics modules assigned by Corporate.

+ Must understand the operation of the Tufting and Finishing departments and how these processes relate to carpet manufacturing.

VI. Tools , Equipment & Material Requirements:

+ Plant WF approved safety glasses and hearing protection

+ Any other PPE listed on JHA

+ Utility knife, Trim Knives, Cross cut knife

+ Computer and scanner

+ J-box Controls

+ Pallet truck and/or Drum hand truck

+ Lift Truck and/or Scissor Lift

+ Sewing Machine

+ Chromojet & Canvas controls

+ Scissors

+ Dryer controls

+ Video cameras

+ Radio

+ Cleaning equipment

+ Custom tools

+ PH meter

VII. Safety & Security Requirements:

+ This job has the responsibility and authority to report to management any quality and safety problems, and potential problems, that are encountered while performing the job

+ This position has the responsibility of the quality and safety of the employees in his/her department

+ Abide by and enforce plant safety rules and regulations.

+ Know evacuation routes, locations of storm shelters, and gathering places.

+ Must comply with all required OSHA, SAFE, and Plant specific safety rules and regulations.

+ Refer to General Plant Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).

+ Refer to Specific Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) for this job.

+ Refer to Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).

+ Certifications / Licenses:

+ Must hold a valid fork lift license

Work Shift

12 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

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