Finishing Operator

Job Title

Finishing Operator

This position is Monday-Thursday, 2:45pm to 12:45am. The employee will assemble sample boards, label hard‑surface samples, and pack them for shipping while ensuring quality and compliance with production standards.

• Set up totes in correct order and check with the go‑by board for color and order accuracy.
• Place swatches in position as the empty binder/board is conveyed through the workstation.
• Inspect work for correct swatch alignment, color, excessive glue, under/oversized cuts, and other material defects.
• Rework swatches/boards as needed and ensure the finished sample is defect‑free.
• Retrieve tops and topping supplies, adjust the back glue head, and install tops using glue or posts per work order.
• Set up glue heads and verify that glue is shooting correctly on boards.
• Clean lint and debris from the swatched binder/board with a vacuum.
• Check glue pot and fill as needed.
• Determine box size, package items, secure with tape or strapping, and stack onto pallet.
• Stage work area with necessary materials (labels, swatches, work order, etc.) for hard‑surface labeling.
• Apply appropriate labels to the back, front, and product  on Mezz chips.
• Fill the Gluefast machine reservoir tray with cold glue and refill throughout the day.
• Visually inspect all labeling production and samples for quality defects.
• Neatly restack all labeled work onto buggies or pallets and thoroughly clean the Gluefast machine at shift end.
• Use the ink stamp to apply the w/o number on all finished boards.
• Place plastic handles on wood panels with routed oval‑shaped holes and snap them together.
• Pull and stock mezz panels as necessary and run the edge staining machine.
• Key production data into the computer throughout the day and adhere to normal work schedule.
• Participate in stretching exercises as directed by the supervisor or lead.
• Maintain a clean work area at the end of the shift and periodically during the shift.
• Facilitate safe and efficient operation by performing any duties required by the supervisor or lead.

• Stand for the entire shift.
• Walk to move material for rework or set‑up between orders.
• Squat as needed to move materials.
• Lift totes of swatches (average 10lb).
• Lift up to 50lb of hard‑surface boxes.
• Use arms and hands continuously for lifting samples and boards.
• Push buggy or pallet jack, exerting a maximum of 17lb downward force to lower the pallet jack handle and approximately 50lb of pushing force when moving loaded buggies.
• Work in a manufacturing environment.

• Basic computer operation, including keying production data.
• Flexibility to work at different stages of assembly as requested.
• Attention to detail for quality inspection and defect elimination.
• Adherence to the Corporate Absenteeism and Tardiness Policy.
• Ability to follow safety and operational procedures.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Shaw Family Health and Dental Centers.
• Behavioral and mental health support.
• Paid time off, bereavement and holiday pay.
• Paid parental leave and leave of absence pay.
• Employee discounts.
• Career development and education assistance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Financial and retirement planning assistance.
• Medical and social security assistance.

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