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Shaw Industries

Finishing Operator Assistant | Monday - Friday

LocationShaw Plant 4, 2225 S Hamilton Street Extension, Dalton, GA 30721 USA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 8, 2026 · 3d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have28
Ensure carpet is feeding correctly into precoat direct applicator and Tillotson adhesive applicator
Identify style to be run using Sew-In Tracker screen
Reference spec sheet to identify correct application settings for the given style
Enter correct settings into Latex Control System
Manually check gap with gages and adjust system if necessary
Visually inspect latex application and troubleshoot using Latex Control System as necessary
Make sure end dams are set up correctly and latex is not getting on carpet selvage
Manually check cupweight and viscosity 4 times per shift and log in notebook
Work with department management to improve Latex Control System and latex application process
Ensure proper operation of pre-coat pumps and blenders
Make sure soap, water, latex tank levels are sufficiently high
Clean out precoat filter baskets twice per week
Relieve the coater operator for breaks and absenteeism
Relieve the froth operator for breaks and slack time
Conduct secondary application weight checks at direction of supervisor
Maintain a clean work area at all times
All equipment should be properly stored when not in use
Keep grease and oil off the floor
Clean and paint all areas assigned during downtime
Withstand temperatures of 100 degrees
Stand for long periods of time
Read and write legibly
Operate Latex Control System
Operate Coater Console
Operate Shopflex / Sew-In Tracker
Operate wings control
Keep downtime report
Communicate clearly via 2-way radio
Eligibility7
Must adhere to the Corporate Attendance Policy
Must notify the previous shift supervisor of an imminent absence 1 to 2 hours before shift change
Must speak personally with supervisor detailing the reason for absence
Must work all scheduled work hours for your shift
Must be able to work weekends
Must be able to work 12-hour shifts
Must be able to work holidays as necessary
Skills
Latex Control System
Coater Console
Shopflex / Sew-In Tracker
wings control
Job Title
Finishing Operator Assistant | Monday - Friday
Position Overview
This position is Monday- Friday 3pm-11pm.
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
Maintain correct and steady application of latex onto carpet, provide assistance to coater operator and froth operator.
Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
I. Latex Application
A. Ensure carpet is feeding correctly into precoat direct applicator and Tillotson adhesive applicator, making sure to fix and report folded carpet to Coater Operator and Sew-on Operator.
B. Identify style to be run using Sew-In Tracker screen.
C. Reference spec sheet to identify correct application settings for the given style.
1.
Application (precoat and adhesive)
2.
Cupweight
3.
Puddle height (precoat and adhesive)
4.
Gap
D. Enter correct settings into Latex Control System.
E. Manually check gap with gages and adjust system if necessary.
F. Visually inspect latex application and troubleshoot using Latex Control System as necessary. Notify supervisors of issues.
G. Make sure end dams are set up correctly and latex is not getting on carpet selvage. Adjust end dams as necessary.
H. Perform all previous steps again for each style change.
I. Manually check cupweight and viscosity 4 times per shift and log in notebook. Also do this for any backing or weight check requested by supervisor.
J. Work with department management to improve Latex Control System and latex application process.
II. Maintain Precoat Area
A. Ensure proper operation of pre-coat pumps and blenders.
B. Make sure soap, water, latex tank levels are sufficiently high.
C. Clean out precoat filter baskets twice per week.
D. Report any issues to supervisor.
III. Perform Coater Operator Duties
A. The assistant operator must relieve the coater operator for breaks and absenteeism.
B. The assistant operator will be held responsible for all duties of the coater operator during this time.
IV. Perform Froth Operator Duties
A. The assistant operator must relieve the froth operator for breaks and slack time (when froth operator is changing out secondary backing).
B. The assistant operator will be held responsible for all duties of the froth operator during this time.
V. Conduct Secondary Application Weight Checks
A. Conduct check at direction of supervisor.
B. Place 3 two-part paper forms on secondary (after application) as secondary rises to the marriage roller.
C. Place 3 2-part paper forms on
1.
Alley side
2.
Center
3.
Wall side
Requirements
VI. Attendance Policy
A. Must adhere to the Corporate Attendance Policy
B. Must notify the previous shift supervisor of an imminent absence 1 to 2 hours before shift change
C. Must speak personally with supervisor detailing the reason for absence
VII. Work Schedule
A. Must work all scheduled work hours for your shift
B. Must be able to work weekends
C. Must be able to work 12-hour shifts
D. Must be able to work holidays as necessary
NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
I. Daily Clean-Up
A. Maintain a clean work area at all times. All areas should be picked up, swept up, or blown down at every opportunity.
B. All equipment should be properly stored when not in use.
C. Keep grease and oil off the floor.
II. Painting
A. Clean and paint all areas assigned during downtime.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to:
● Withstand temperatures of 100 degrees
● Stand for long periods of time
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to:
● Read and write legibly
● Operate Latex Control System
● Operate Coater Console
● Operate Shopflex / Sew-In Tracker
● Operate wings control
● Keep downtime report
● Communicate clearly via 2-way radio
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
● 3 weeks on-the-job training
TOOL, EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
● Utility knife
● Putty scraper
● Scale
● Viscometer
SAFETY & SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
● Kronos badge
● Safety glasses
● Ear plugs
● Cut-resistant gloves
Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM
Legal
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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