Production Associate

Manufacturing Production Associate Calhoun Plants

Shaw Industries is seeking dedicated and safety-conscious individuals to join our manufacturing and distribution teams at our Calhoun and Adairsville facilities. These roles are essential to maintaining efficient production and delivering high-quality products to our customers.

Positions Available:

• Lift Truck Operator Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to move raw materials and finished goods safely.
• Twisting Operator Manage twisting machines to ensure yarn integrity and quality standards.
• Heat Set Operator Oversee heat-setting processes for yarn durability and performance.
• Creeler Load and monitor creels to maintain continuous production flow.
• Creeler Mender Operator Repair, maintain creels and mend rolls to minimize downtime and ensure quality standard products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate machinery and equipment according to safety and quality standards.
• Monitor production processes and troubleshoot issues promptly.
• Each role has different lifting, reach, and physical movement requirements. Typical requirements include the ability to bend, stoop, reach, pull, climb stairs and push repetitively.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and deadlines.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures.

General:

• Follow all safety, attendance, and performance policies.
• Participate in shift communication and team efforts to maintain workflow.
• Work necessary overtime as required by production demands.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors or team leads.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, pull, climb stairs and push repetitively.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods of time.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

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!

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