Finishing Inspector Lead| Monday Friday

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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:

Inspector

oMake informed grading decisions based on established quality standards.

oAssist inspectors on both lines with difficult calls or uncertain grading situations.

oProvide on-the-spot training and feedback to support consistent inspection and grading practices.

oCommunicate with quality supervisors operators and other team members to ensure proper handling of product.

oDocument inspection findings and assist in tracking trends or recurring quality issues.

oEnsure all Flashbacks are submitted and photos are communicated of carpet downgraded on the line.

oSupport continuous improvement efforts by identifying and reporting issues that may affect product quality.

oServe as a liaison between inspectors and supervisors when grading discrepancies arise.

oServe as a liaison between inspectors and supervisors when grading discrepancies arise.

Inspection

observe carpet on inspection table for any defects including tufting yarn backing defects.

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 9x9.

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 Inspectors responsibility to know and recognize the defects.

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 inspectors 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.

defects

a)Defects caused by coating are listed on the defect code sheet. It is the inspectors 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.

proper hold code for defects noticed.

issues to supervisor and responsible party in a timely manner.

any off quality downgraded that is over 100 ft.

area affected by defect with tape if possible.

each seam to cut out all loose secondary backing while minimizing scrap waste.

secondary backing periodically and report any defects in the backing itself or its application. Report issues to supervisor.

carpet for moisture or any other defects. If any defects are observed complete the flashback Google Doc and consult supervisor.

the Width Check

width of the carpet should be monitored constantly via the digital readout.

each MO lay the tape measure across the width of the carpet and note the resulting measurement. Notify supervisor if digital readout is more than ¼ difference.

limitations on carpet grade are as follows:

1.A grade carpet must be at least 1111 (143.0).

that is 10⅞-116 and otherwise first quality will be considered B1 grade. B1 is narrow first quality carpet. Width must be recorded on the ticket.

width checks and quality flashbacks in the appropriate Google Doc.

Finished Standards for Shear Evaluation

boards filed by style located on the wall side of the inspection area

the shear level using the correct shear standard for the given finished style.

the shear standard on the carpet visually inspect the carpet to determine if the shear level is comparable to the standard.

the shear level is acceptable continue the inspection process.

the shear level is unacceptable at any point the roll should be held for re-shear.

rolls having shear gouges of shear pulls will be held unwrapped and shipped for re-shear.

notify the shearing machine operator of any problem with shear quality.

for Backprint

is the inspectors responsibility to check the back side of the carpet for proper backprint. This may mean using the computer screen or physically checking the backprint application.

spec sheet will state the correct backprint number.

the backprint is incorrect notify your supervisor. Any carpet not printed or incorrectly printed will be held.

backprint must be easily legible.

Duties of Inspector

Policy

adhere to the Corporate Attendance Policy

notify the previous shift supervisor of an imminent absence 1 to 2 hours before shift change

speak personally with supervisor detailing the reason for absence

Schedule

work all scheduled work hours for your shift

be able to work weekends

be able to work 12-hour shifts

be able to work holidays as necessary

Shaw benefits include:

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!

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