Job Title

Tufting Lead 2nd Shift

Position Overview

Shaw Industries is looking for Tufting Lead to assist the supervisor in the daily operation of the shift. To lead tufting associates by minimizing quality and waste as well as maximizing productivity. To maintain a safe work environment for all associates. May be required to relieve, replace or assist personnel for breaks, and/or absences.

This position is on 2nd Shift at Plant WE in Chatsworth, Ga.

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:

Ensure all jobs are performed correctly. This includes but is not limited to creeler, creeler operator, operator, lift truck operator, yarn clerk coordinator, and raw material technician.

Assist with on-the-job training with all new associates.

Assist with the solution of any production problems.

Oversee and help set up tests and experiments.

Assist supervisor with managing the floor and the flow of material.

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

Perform daily audits.

Fill in for supervisor when needed.

End of shift report

Hourly machine update

Pre-shift rounds

Checklist

Teir board meetings

Complete daily leadership checklist
Inspecting Greige Goods

Inspecting Backing Styles

Counting Stitches

Measuring Pile Height

Checking Carpet for Off Center Tuft

Checking For Cross Ends

Making Rounds

Changing Tufting Orders

Tracking Back Off Quality

Scheduling Creel Changes

Setting up the Shift

Submitting Flashbacks

Check Floats

Creel Audits

Shaw Employee Benefits Include:

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Shaw Family Health and Dental Centers*

Behavioral and Mental Health Support

Paid Time Off

Bereavement and Holiday Pay

Paid Parental Leave and Leave of Absence Pay

Employee Discounts

Wellness Incentive Program

Career Development & Education Assistance

401 (k) Retirement Savings Plan

Disability & Life Insurance

Financial and Retirement Planning

Medical & Social Security Assistance

And more.

Work Shift

8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in 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.