Control Room Operator

Unifi Career•Reidsville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UNIFI is seeking a Control Room Operator in Reidsville, North Carolina. The operator monitors and controls Bottle Processing washline processes—including prewash, grinding, washing, drying, blending, bagging, and filtration—to keep operations within established control limits and maintain efficiency, quality, and safety. The role involves analyzing system data, making timely process adjustments, resolving deviations, reporting out-of-control conditions, and providing real-time feedback to managers. Operators manage multiple processes while communicating and collaborating across teams. The role offers 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule. Day shift is 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; night shift is 7 p.m.–7 a.m. Compensation is up to $23.46 per hour, depending on experience and education, with a $1.00-per-hour premium for the night shift. A high school diploma or GED is required. Three years of experience in a manufacturing, production, industrial, or process-driven environment is preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Strong math skills to interpret process data, calculate adjustments, and support operational decisions.
Above-average computer skills to monitor control systems, analyze trends, and document process conditions.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to multitask while monitoring multiple processes without sacrificing accuracy or safety.
Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, respond to process changes, and meet operational demands.
Clear, professional communication and ability to work collaboratively with operators, instructors, and management.
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to understand equipment behavior and support troubleshooting.
Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, consistent attendance, work ethic, adaptability, and commitment to safety.
Ability to meet job-specific physical requirements, including passing a color vision test.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in a manufacturing, production, industrial, or process-driven environment.
Experience operating or monitoring automated systems.
Experience working with mechanical systems, troubleshooting equipment, or supporting process operations.
Experience interpreting process data, following standard operating procedures, and maintaining control limits.
Experience in fast-paced, multi-process environments while maintaining accuracy, safety, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Monitor and control Bottle Processing washline processes, including prewash, grinding, washing, drying, blending, bagging, and filtration.
Keep operations within established control limits and maintain efficiency, quality, and safety standards.
Make timely, data-driven adjustments to process parameters.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve process deviations.
Report out-of-control conditions to management and document issues to support continuous improvement.
Provide real-time process feedback to managers to help maintain standard operating conditions.
Analyze system data and interpret trends to support operational decisions.
Manage multiple processes simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and meeting time-sensitive priorities.
Support operational reliability through dependable attendance, effective communication, and collaboration across teams.