Jobs

As a lift driver at Maples, you ensure that your assigned department has the appropriate materials to accomplish the departments' role in creating a quality Maples Rug.  The operator will transport goods from the staging area to appropriate locations via the lift.  They will assist in loading/unloading trailers, moving materials by hand or with other equipment, and label/scan materials as needed.  To thrive in this role, you will need to be able to read, do basic math functions, use a scanner, and be able to use the AS400 computer system.  Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs without an assist.

Repairs and maintains machinery and process equipment.  This position requires the ability to troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and hydraulic equipment and controls.  The work requires training and knowledge of multiple crafts such as mechanical, electrical, millwright, welding and/or pipe fitting.  The candidate should also have knowledge of hand tools and power tools to perform such tasks.  Also candidate should have HVAC knowledge and experience.

Organizes and coordinates batches of dye for the Print Department by performing the following duties.

The Coater Floater will be responsible for filling in and performing job duties as a Coordinator, Foam Bar Repair, Inventory Control Clerk, J-Box, Roll Up and/or Slitter as neeeded due to vacations/absences.

Operates the Superba Heat Set Machine by performing the essential functions of the job safely and efficiently.

Examines finished rugs to detect soil, assembly, and other manufacturing defects, labels and often packages rugs by performing the following duties.

Operates the Twisting Machine by performing the essential functions of the job safely and efficiently.

Electronically scan pallet labels, label cases, stack cases and prepare slip sheets for proper loading according to shipping instructions and move to proper location with pallet jack.

Operates machine that cuts carpet/rugs into specified length/sizes and then sends them to serge operator to complete sewing process.

Assists serge operators turning carpet as it is serged, and guides carpet onto conveyor by performing the following duties.

Straightens, stacks or folds rugs onto a board or stacks neatly onto a pallet.

Electronically scan UPC codes of cases, stack cases, and prepare customer specific cases for proper loading according to shipping instructions.  Responsible for moving materials with pallet jack from portable rack or box and placing into permanent rack or box by style/size/color.

Straightens, stacks or folds rugs onto a table, and stacks neatly into buggies or onto pallets, by performing the following duties on the sew line.

Sets up creel racks by performing the following duties.

Responsible for the running of foam to ensure that the correct amount of latex is placed on rugs going through foam bar.

Provides inspectors with the correct box to place the rug in for shipping.

Ensure that Latex is evenly and equally applied to back of yardage material.