Finishing Operator Assistant| Monday - Friday

Shaw Industries Inc.

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Shaw Plant 4, 2225 S Hamilton Street Extension, Dalton, GA 30721 US Until 9/14/2026 0+ years exp First posted July 16, 2026 Last posted July 16, 2026
Job description

Job Title

Finishing Operator Assistant| Monday - Friday

Position Overview

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

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Maintain correct and steady application of latex onto carpet, provide assistance to coater operator and froth operator.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

I. Latex Application

A. Ensure carpet is feeding correctly into precoat direct applicator and Tillotson adhesive applicator, making sure to fix and report folded carpet to Coater Operator and Sew-on Operator.

B. Identify style to be run using Sew-In Tracker screen.

C. Reference spec sheet to identify correct application settings for the given style.

1. Application (precoat and adhesive

2. Cupweight

3. Puddle height (precoat and adhesive)

4. Gap

D. Enter correct settings into Latex Control System.

E. Manually check gap with gages and adjust system if necessary.

F. Visually inspect latex application and troubleshoot using Latex Control System as necessary. Notify supervisors of issues.

G. Make sure end dams are set up correctly and latex is not getting on carpet selvage. Adjust end dams as necessary.

H. Perform all previous steps again for each style change.

I. Manually check cupweight and viscosity 4 times per shift and log in notebook. Also do this for any backing or weight check requested by supervisor.

II. Maintain Precoat Area

A. Ensure proper operation of pre-coat pumps and blenders.

B. Make sure soap, water, latex tank levels are sufficiently high.

C. Clean out precoat filter baskets twice per week.

D. Report any issues to supervisor.

III. Perform Coater Operator Duties

A. The assistant operator must relieve the coater operator for breaks and absenteeism.

B. The assistant operator will be held responsible for all duties of the coater operator during this time.

IV. Perform Froth Operator Duties

A. The assistant operator must relieve the froth operator for breaks and slack time (when froth operator is changing out secondary backing).

B. The assistant operator will be held responsible for all duties of the froth operator during this time.

V. Conduct Secondary Application Weight Checks

A. Conduct check at direction of supervisor.

B. Place 3 two-part paper forms on secondary (after application) as secondary rises to the marriage roller. C. Place 3 2-part paper forms on

1. Alley side

2. Center

3. Wall side

Shaw Employee Benefits: 

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 

Health Savings Account 

Shaw Family Health and Dental Centers (Dalton & Cartersville) 

Behavioral and Mental Health Support 

Paid Time Off 

Bereavement and Holiday Pay 

Paid Parental Leave and Leave of Absence Pay 

Employee Discounts 

Career Development & Education Assistance 

401K Retirement Savings Plan 

Disability & Life Insurance 

Financial and Retirement Planning 

Medical & Social Security Assistance 

And More! 

Work Shift

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.
About this role

Summary

Assist in latex application, operate equipment, and support coater and froth operators.

Job title

Finishing Operator Assistant

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

manufacturing

Location requirements

Dalton, GA, on-site, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

latex applicationsystem operationinspectioncoating

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

latex applicationcoating processcarpet finishingquality inspectionmachine operation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site