• Job Description

  Req#: R-143515

  Job Title

  Production Associate Level I - 2nd and 3rd shift

  Position Overview

  Shaw Industries is looking to hire and train associates who will play an important role in our manufacturing and distribution activities. As a Production Associate, you will learn and grow your skills and capabilities which will set you up for future advancement within the organization. No prior manufacturing experience is necessary. Training is provided for all entry-level roles.

  Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, and is a global leader in delivering carpet, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. We are committed to creating a better future for our customers, our people, our company, and our communities.

  Below are just some of the positions that you will be considered for when you apply for this job posting:

  • Creeler – This production associate places yarn cones onto holders (creels) to feed yarn into carpet manufacturing (tufting) machines. No experience is required.
  • Tufting Operator – This production associate runs the carpet manufacturing machines (tufting), ensures high quality carpet production, and ensures a safe work environment. No experience is required.
  • Compounding Operator – This production associate runs machines to help convert pellets or chips into usable fibers or strands that make up the carpets we produce. No experience is required.
  • Tile Reclaim Operator – This production associate operates and troubleshoots machines that sort and separate carpet scrap to support the recycling of materials. No experience is required.
  • Lift Truck Operator – This production and distribution associate will learn to operate various forklifts, lift trucks, and other material handling vehicles to support shipping, receiving, and manufacturing activities. No experience is required.

  Qualifications:

  • Each role has different lifting, reach, and physical movement requirements. Typical requirements include the ability to bend, stoop, reach, pull, and push repetitively.
  • May need to climb ladders and stairs depending on the position.
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 15lbs.

  Shaw benefits include:

  • Medical, dental, vision insurance
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health savings account
  • Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • 401K and Retirement Plans
  • Product discounts for employees
  • Adoption assistance
  • Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA, and Cartersville, GA, locations)
  • And much more.

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  Work Shift

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

• About the company

  Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is one of the world's largest carpet manufacturers, supplies resilient, hardwood, laminate, tile and stone, synthetic turf and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets It is headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, and is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway.

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