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Shaw Industries Group

Makes flooring for homes, businesses and outdoor spaces

Manufacturing Associate - Dalton, GA

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Dalton, GA, USA
In Person
Manufacturing & Production OperationsMachine & Process Operation

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, push, and pull repetitively.
  • Ability to lift at least 15 to 50 pounds, occasionally more depending on the role.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to climb ladders and stairs depending on the position.
  • Ability to work the Sunday-through-Thursday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. third shift.
  • Ability to work necessary overtime as required by production demands.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain cleanliness in assigned work areas, including production floors and staging zones.
  • Follow all safety, attendance, and performance policies.
  • Participate in shift communication and team efforts to maintain workflow.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors or team leads.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior manufacturing or warehouse experience is preferred but not required.

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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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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