Extrusion Operator

Job description

Job Title
Extrusion Operator

Position Overview

Extrusion Operator


Shaw Industries is looking for an extrusion operator.





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:
+ Performs regular and routine inspection of line to insure the production of a first quality product.

Taking corrective action when quality defects are encountered.
+ Verifies equipment settings are correct.
+ Thread/Tie in line following correct procedure.

(Through water tank, rolls, ovens, to winder, etc.)
+ Doffs, ties, and inspects all finished packages for defects, to insure a quality product.
+ Applies correct product label with operator ID on each finished package and places in tray on packing rail.
+ Prepares pallets, boxes, tops, bottoms, and dividers for direct packout.
+ Prepares a bar code label for container of production.
+ Repairs all breakouts and restarts line as soon as possible.
+ Responsible for dispositioning cordage packages.
+ Performs color changes following correct procedure.
+ Responsible for proper shutdown/startup procedure.
+ Responsible for making sure proper specification are placed on the job.
+ Responsible for product standards.
+ Responsible for handling cake and aspirator waste.
+ Maintains accurate records of all downtime.
+ Performs minor mechanical repair work as needed.
+ Communicates with off-going/on-coming shift the status of the lines conditions.
+ Works closely with Management when changing products, shutting down, or starting up the line.
+ Responsible for numbering and placing tubes in the tube holders.
+ Responsible for breaking down concentrate and resin boxes for recycling.
+ Performs ERP (Experimental Run Process) testing based on the ERP instructions and process specification sheet.
+ Identifies all non-conformances and follows all SMS procedures where applicable.
+ Insures all packages taken to the lab for testing are properly identified.
+ Responsible for placing all recycled materials in the proper storage containers.
+ Operates lift truck as required.
+ Performs lift truck check list as required.
+ Changes and maintains lift truck battery as required.
+ Adheres to all lock out/tag out procedures.
+ Maintains all equipment in a safe and operable condition.
+ Uses hand tools properly and safely.
+ Performs housekeeping as required in work area.
+ Enters maintenance data in CMMS EZ Entry as required.
+ Complies with Total Productive Manufacturing (TPM) System requirements.
+ Complies with procedures found in Shaw Management System (SMS).
+ Actively participates in the Quality P.R.I.D.E. Process.
+ Performs all job duties using safe work methods.
+ Complies with Corporate Absenteeism and Tardiness Policy.
+ Complies with S.A.F.E. System procedures.
+ Works normally scheduled days adhering to starting and stopping times.

Works overtime as required.





Other Job Duties (Considering job knowledge, job environment, effort, manipulative skill, judgment, safety knowledge, and responsibility):


Assists Turf Extrusion associates, as needed.


Physical Requirements:
+ Must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, stoop, squat, lift, carry, climb, and reach as required.
+ Must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds as required.
+ Must be able to work with hands over head as required.
+ Must be able to ascend and descend stairs/ladders as required.
+ Must be able to withstand higher than normal heated environment as required.
+ Must be able to push a pallet jack and waste as required.



Other Requirements:
+ Must be able to distinguish between colors.
+ Must successfully complete Lift Truck Operator certification.
+ Must possess good interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
+ Must be able to work rotating shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as required.
+ Must perform any other job duties as assigned by supervision.



Training Requirements:
+ Must attend a one (1) day orientation training session familiarizing new associates with the Plant and basic procedures.
+ Must attend Quality and Safety training as required.
+ Must participate in an on the job training session familiarizing the new associates with their job duties.
+ Must complete training on CMMS EZ Entry.



Tool, Equipment, & Material Requirements:


Responsible for safety equipment issued including safety glasses and earplugs.

Responsible for equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to perform assigned tasks.


Safety & Security Requirements:
+ Must maintain a safe and clean work area at all times.
+ Must report any unsafe conditions to supervision.
+ Must report all accidents no matter how slight to supervision immediately.
+ Must wear personal protective equipment as required while on the job.
+ Must comply with all plant and department safety rules and regulations.
+ Must wear toe-protective safety shoes.




Shaw b enefits include:
+ Medical, dental, and 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 a ssistance
+ Shaw Family Health Center (Dalton, GA , and Cartersville, GA, location s )
+ And much more.






Work Shift
12 Hr rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Act Calendar, days & AM/PM start time changes in the rotation

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Skill Profession

Other General