Dyeing​/Kuster Lead

Position Overview

This position is Monday
- Friday 3pm-11pm.

Assist the Supervisor in the daily operation of the shift, with an emphasis on training and quality improvement. Maintain a working knowledge of all Kuster jobs as may be required to relieve, replace, or assist operating personnel for absences, or unscheduled downtime.

• Verify job procedures by observation to ensure all jobs on the line are performed correctly.
• This includes but is not limited to greige roll lay-up, sew-on, operation of tanks, pumps, lines, and valves for batch runs, Instacolor, fluid-dyer, steamers, SST, chemical application, dryer, and roll-up equipment
• Inspect dyed rolls and maintain required reports
• Perform required computer data entry/close-outs
• Conduct on-the-job training with all new line employees if needed
• Provide directions/instructions/guidance to all line personnel
• Assist with shade matching on carpet by visual inspection
• Line up production by speed groups and color sequencing
• May be required to be on job 30 minutes prior to shift change
• Assist in monitoring operations to ensure a quality product is being produced
• Fill in for supervisor when needed, however, disciplinary action will be handled by Supervisor or Department Manager
• Assist in keeping work areas in a clean, orderly manner

• Must be able to pass the Munsell Color Test
• Must have some basic computer skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Basic reading and math skills required
• Leadership abilities for motivating employees
• Must be able to follow through with instructions, handle stress, and stay focused
• Manual dexterity to perform all aspects of the job
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Work in normal industrial environment with inherent background noise, dirt, humidity, and temperature variations
• The employee works near moving mechanical parts and in precarious places
• The employee may have to handle dyes and chemicals

• 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!

• 8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in 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.

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