Shaw hiring center opens in Cartersville

As the job market continues to tighten, another employer has chosen to open a recruitment center in Cartersville.

Shaw Industries’ hiring center opens Monday in its plant at 790 Joe Frank Harris Parkway.

In February, NOTS Logistics opened an “employment resource center” at 25 E. Main St. Applicants can apply and interview for current job openings at this location; “walk-ins are welcome and encouraged” at the center.

In April, the Cartersvillebartow County Chamber of Commerce launched a separate website targeting workforce development. Go to Forbartow.com for more information.

The May jobs report from the state Department of Labor shows just how tight the market is. In Bartow County:

The labor force increased in May to 52,563. That’s up 1,700 from May 2021.

Initial claims for unemployment went down by 11% in May. When compared to last May, claims were down about 87%.

Employgeorgia.com showed 823 active job postings in Bartow County for May.

As for Shaw, the company is expanding hiring efforts for a number of manufacturing positions with various shift options, including part-time and seasonal opportunities.

Those interested are encouraged to visit the center where a recruiter can share more details about the company, benefits and jobs available.

“As we grow our team in Cartersville, we are thrilled to bring this hiring center to potential candidates,” said Chuck Moore, human resources director at Shaw. “This center will enhance our hiring process, as candidates can apply, be interviewed and get hired all in the same day.”