Finishing Operator 2 - Rugs Department
About the job
- A Lift Truck Operator certification is required.
- The candidate must be able to operate a computer.
- The candidate must have adequate depth perception.
- The candidate must be able to work independently without close supervision.
- The candidate must repeatedly mount and dismount a lift truck throughout the day.
- The candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- A high school diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or equivalent is required.
- The candidate must have good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Pick up finished goods from packout, scan them, and load them onto trailers for shipping.
- Unload trailers carrying raw materials, carpet rolls, backing, and other items.
- Pick up waste materials and dispose of them properly.
- Weigh waste and enter the information into the MRM system.
- Retrieve and relocate yarn cases.
- Load and cut rug cores in staging areas.
- Print rug identification labels and iron them onto the back of each rug.
- Package rugs for shipping in the packout area.
- Load finished rugs into carts for shipping.
- Operate a computer using the USF2 system.
- Work on research and development projects as needed to support the department.
- Perform duties inside and outside the Rugs Department as needed to support plant operations.
- Perform general housekeeping duties.
- Communicate with management to address departmental needs.
- Maintain the integrity and security of sensitive and technical tools.
- Perform job duties safely.
- Work nights, weekends, and holidays when required to meet customer orders.
- Actively participate in various committees.
- Previous experience operating powered industrial machinery is preferred.
About the company
Shaw Industries Group designs and makes flooring for homes and commercial buildings, selling through a portfolio of specialist brands worldwide. Its products include carpet and hard surfaces, while other businesses supply synthetic turf for sports fields and outdoor spaces. The group combines manufacturing with an integrated supply chain, moving finished products from its factories to the businesses that sell or install them. It earns revenue from sales of these surfaces and related products, with its residential and commercial operations serving different customer needs. Founded in 1967, Shaw Industries Group is headquartered in Dalton, Georgia.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Dalton, GA
Founded
1967
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Education has support: Shaw lists education assistance and GED support for U.S. associates.
- Family care extends beyond insurance: Shaw's health centers serve U.S. associates and household members regardless of coverage.
- Training includes housing: Shaw's operations management trainees receive accommodation during their initial eight-week training.
What critics are saying
- Production changes sleep schedules: Shaw's Andalusia entry-level manufacturing job requires rotating 12-hour shifts with changing day and night starts.
- Installation means extended travel: Shaw Sports Turf's installer job specifies approximately 300 days of out-of-state travel.
- Permanent placement has another step: Shaw's trainee program offers interviews for engineering roles after roughly six months.
What makes Shaw Industries Group unique
- Ownership is concentrated: Shaw is a wholly owned Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary.
- Certification spans production: Shaw's April 2026 report puts Cradle to Cradle Certified products at almost 90%.
- Recycling has scale: Shaw's April 2026 report records nearly one billion pounds of flooring reclaimed since 2006.
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