Finishing Inspector Lead Job Dalton area,Georgia USA,Quality Assurance

Position: Finishing Inspector Lead| Monday - Friday

Shaw Plant 4, 2225 S Hamilton Street Extension, Dalton, GA 30721 USA

Full time

R-157733

Job Title

Finishing Inspector Lead| Monday
- Friday

Position Overview

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

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The Lead Inspector plays a critical role in supporting quality operations across two continuous finishing lines. This position is responsible for assisting with carpet inspection, making decisions on carpet grading, and guiding inspection team members to ensure consistent quality standards. The Lead Inspector will move between lines as needed to provide real‑time support, resolve grading concerns, and help identify off‑quality issues.

ESSENTIAL

DUTIES:

o Make informed grading decisions based on established quality standards.
o Assist inspectors on both lines with difficult calls or uncertain grading situations.
o Provide on-the-spot training and feedback to support consistent inspection and grading practices.
o Communicate with quality, supervisors, operators, and other team members to ensure proper handling of product.
o Document inspection findings and assist in tracking trends or recurring quality issues.
o Ensure all Flashbacks are submitted, and photos are communicated of carpet downgraded on the line.
o Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying and reporting issues that may affect product quality.
o Serve as a liaison between inspectors and supervisors when grading discrepancies arise.
o Serve as a liaison between inspectors and supervisors when grading discrepancies arise.

Routine Inspection

A. Constantly observe carpet on inspection table for any defects including tufting, yarn, backing defects.
Yarn defects
- a) Yarn problems usually appear in the form of a single end streak.
- b) These types of problems create either straight or shifted streaks depending on the tuft pattern.
- c) If a yarn problem is found, one roll(s) will be held for review if the defect is 75 feet or more. If the defect is less than 75 feet, the carpet will be downgraded according to the grading system and a representative cut made for yarn technical evaluation. This cut should be 9”x9”.
- d) At this point, perform the streak evaluation (scale 1-10).
- (1) 1-4 represents the worst possible case (heavy streaking)
- (2) 5 represents marginal goods
- (3) 6-10 represents grade “A”- some light streaking, but still first quality
- e) Carpet rated 5 or higher is acceptable for shipment, assuming there are no other defects.
- f) Any carpet rated lower than 5 will be as follows:
- (1) More than 75 feet- hold roll for review
- (2) Less than 75 feet- downgrade
- g) All yarn problems are listed on the Defect Code Sheet for use. It is the Inspector’s responsibility to know and recognize the defects.
Dye defects
- a) Dye streaks will usually appear as a dark, light, or off-shade area on the face of the carpet.
- b) Other problems resulting from the dyeing processes include wrinkles, dye spots, dye smears, and any others listed on the defects code sheet. It is the inspector’s responsibility to know and recognize these defects.
- c) Any carpet with dye problems should be held if the defect will cause a short first or off quality.
Coating defects
- a) Defects caused by coating are listed on the defect code sheet. It is the inspector’s responsibility to know and recognize these defects.
- b) The inspector clerk should be informed of any coating defects in order to make note on the roll ticket.
- c) Rolls should be held for repair when a repair is possible.
- d) If the defect cannot be repaired (latex on face, holes, etc), the carpet should be downgraded according to the system or the defects cut out.
B. Assign proper hold code for defects noticed.
C. Communicate issues to supervisor and responsible party in a timely manner.
D. Escalate any off quality downgraded that is…