What are the responsibilities and job description for the Packaging Operator position at Shaw Industries Group, Inc.?
Job Title
Packaging Operator
Position Overview
Shaw Industries is seeking a Packaging Operator for 0 Shift (Monday–Friday, 8:00 PM–8:00 AM). This role supports the Calender Department and Packaging Area by handling raw materials and work-in-process (WIP), operating calendering and packaging equipment, and safely operating a lift truck.
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:
- Per Shop Floor System, maintain production lines with the correct materials
- Operate and troubleshoots packaging equipment
- Move work in progress (WIP) to the appropriate bin space while accurately tracking this data
- Assist Calender Techs with operation of Calendering equipment and Quality Tools
- Complete the powered industrial truck (PIT) safety check sheet
- Change out the lift truck battery as needed
- Perform quality checks and reports on materials as directed.
- Assist in inventory cycle counts when needed
- Removed Calender rolls from winder cradle with pole truck
- Wrap, strap and ticket calender rolls for storage
- Operate and maintain all packaging equipment
- Assess and maintain sufficient inventory of packaging consumables in work station
- Work normally scheduled days adhering to starting and stopping times. Work overtime as required.
Qualifications Requirements:
- Must be able to safely operate a lift truck both loaded and unloaded
- Must be able to safely operate the battery changing station equipment.
- Must possess good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Must be familiar with or willing to learn current computer systems and software.
- Must be able to work without close supervision.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with all levels of associates.
- Demonstrated ability to make timely decisions.
- Must be able to get on and off a lift truck up to 100 times per day.
- Must meet minimal Shaw vision testing requirements including color blindness
- Must be able to tolerate changes in temperature and humidity
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs unassisted.
- Capable of head, neck and body rotation for full visibility of surroundings.
- Must be able to occasionally climb stairs to operate equipment
- Must have basic reading & writing skills in order to read & comprehend shipping documents, product numbers and bin / storage locations.
- Must successfully complete the written, “hands on” powered industrial truck driving test
- Must be able to perform basic mathematical tasks.
Preferred Skills:
- Prior experience with powered industrial trucks with an exemplary safety record
- Experience with continuous manufacturing processes.
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.
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Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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