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Plant 4 | Dyeing Lead | Shift 3

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 dye range jobs as may be required to relieve, replace, or assist operating personnel for scheduled breaks, lunch periods, absences, or unscheduled downtime.

Essential Duties:

+ Ensure all jobs on the line are performed correctly. This includes but is not limited to sew-on, Instacolor dye application, steamers, SST, dryer, inspection and roll-up equipment and lift truck duties

+ Inspect dyed 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

+ Schedule range production by speed and /or width and color sequencing along with dryer profiles while keeping promise dates, service programs and rush shop orders as priority.

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

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

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

+ Extend formulas using Formula Control System for dyeing production

+ Keep a copy of the sequenced order and sequenced roll list in the office for dyeing production schedule 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

Non-Essential Duties:

+ 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.

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.

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

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).

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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.