Job Description

Job Title

Dyeing Lead | Monday - Friday

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

POSITION OBJECTIVE: 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.

Essential Duties:

• 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

Other Requirements:

• 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

Safety & Security Requirements:

• This job has the responsibility and authority to report to management any quality and safety problems, and potential problems, that are encountered while performing the job

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