Job Description

Position summary:

It is the responsibility of the console operator to operate control panels for the knife at cutting lines. The operator is responsible for productivity, cutting quality, and minimizing knife waste.

Educational requirements:

• High school diploma or GED

Skills and experience:

• Previous experience in carpet manufacturing preferred

• Good communication skills, written and verbal

• Basic math skills required

• Some leadership experience.

Essential duties:

• Operate control panel for the knife

• Keep carpet lined up and running squarely into press.

• Maintain quality of cuts

• Send tiles to quality lab to ensure that tile sizes are within specifications

• Call out all color changes to alert inspectors and boxers that a new run is starting

• Complete production paperwork for the shift

• Must have detailed knowledge of all jobs on the cutting line.

• Assume leadership role during critical times or when Supervisor is away from the line

• Work with maintenance staff to change knife or resolve quality issues related to cutting line

• Maintain housekeeping

• Comply with safety rules

• Comply with environmental regulations

• Be aware of departmental Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

• Ensure ISO procedures are followed.

• Understand and support Interface commitment to sustainability.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical demands:

• Standing thoughout 8-10 hour shift

• Lifting 50-60 pounds

• Corrected 20/20 vision

Work environment:

• Non-climate controlled manufacturing environment.

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