Job Title

Supply Room Clerk

Position Overview

Supply Room Clerk

Shaw Industries is looking for a Supply Room Clerk to test LVT and SPC products for quality and conformance to requirements as well as provide quality support to the plant Quality Manager. Organize testing and perform assigned methods in areas of responsibility. 

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is a leader in flooring and other surface solutions designed for residential housing, commercial spaces and outdoor environments. Leveraging strengths in design, innovation and operational excellence, the company takes a people-centered, customer-focused, and growth-minded approach to meet diverse market needs. It creates differentiated customer experiences through its expansive portfolio of brands: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Shaw Floors, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Sports Turf, Shawgrass, Southwest Greens, Watershed Geo and more.   

 

Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. with more than $6 billion in annual sales and 18,000 associates worldwide. 

Responsibilities 

Conducts all testing and reporting for Plant RP product and relevant claims 

6 hour curl  

Static load 

Residual indent 

3 point bend 

Delamination 

Dimensional stability 

Calendar shrinkage 

Gloss  

Thickness and weights 

Wear Layer Testing 

Martindale Testing 

 

Prepare samples for quality testing using a saw and/or cutting dies and automatic punch.  Accurately label each sample.  Perform testing using lab equipment and quality tools. 

Gloss meters 

Digital calipers 

Instron machines 

Gilson Consolidation Load Frame - Static Load 

Dek-Tron Indentation Tester with weights - Residual indent 

Spectrophotometer 

Thickness gages 

Curl laser/pin gages 

martindale 

 

Enter test results into the corresponding spreadsheets/computer systems.  Assists QC management with daily job functions or special projects.  Assists with test method development.  Assists with new product introduction and reviews.  Verifies calibration on all measurement equipment.  Responsible for disposition and notification of non-conforming product that fails testing.  Responsible for quality records and quality system audits.  Keep track of all product parameters and specifications.  Assess the condition of stored material and products.  Provide feedback to the Process Coordinators, Department associates, and Quality department to stop off-quality.  Train new lab personnel in all quality lab procedures, as needed. 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

Must be able to sit and stand intermittently for a 12 hour shift. 

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs frequently. 

Ability to withstand exposure to changes in temperature and humidity. 

Must be able to work in small areas using upper and lower body twisting, bending, stooping, squatting, and reaching positions when performing quality checks. 

Advanced computer skills. 

Must be able to read, write and comprehend English. 

Must be able to work required overtime. 

Must be able to work in confined spaces. 

Ability to work from written instructions and diagrams. 

Must be able to pass a visual color test. 

High School Diploma/GED 

Must have strong organizational skills 

Must have excellent problem-solving skills with physical testing equipment. 

Must be able to operate a lift truck if needed. 

Must be able to read, comprehend and analyze data. 

Must be familiar with Microsoft products. 

Must be able to participate in improvement teams. 

 

Training Requirements 

 

Train in the quality lab to perform various testing required for quality.  Must comply with all OSHA, SAFE, SMS, and plant specific rules and regulations. 

Shaw benefits include: 

Medical, dental, and 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. 

Work Shift

12 Hr rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Act Calendar, shift starts PM, days change only

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.