Control Room Operator

Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. (makers of REPREVE® )•Reidsville, NC

2d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Control Room Operator monitors and controls Bottle Processing washline processes, including prewash, grinding, washing, drying, blending, bagging, and filtration. The operator makes data-driven process adjustments, troubleshoots deviations, reports and documents out-of-control conditions, and provides real-time feedback to management to help maintain standard operating conditions, efficiency, quality, and safety. The role requires monitoring multiple processes simultaneously, analyzing system data and trends, and collaborating with teams to support operational reliability. The position is based in Reidsville, North Carolina, and works 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule. Day shifts run from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; night shifts run from 7 p.m. to 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. Prior experience operating or monitoring automated systems is also preferred. Candidates must meet job-specific physical requirements, including passing a color vision test. The employer states that no immigration sponsorship is available and applicants are subject to a criminal background check, work history review, and drug screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Demonstrated work ethic, reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance.
Strong math skills to interpret process data and calculate adjustments.
Above-average computer skills to monitor control systems, analyze trends, and document process conditions.
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.
Ability to multitask while monitoring multiple processes without sacrificing accuracy or safety.
Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks in response to process changes and operational demands.
Clear and professional communication with operators, instructors, and management.
Strong mechanical aptitude to understand equipment behavior and support troubleshooting and process reliability.
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.
Prior experience operating or monitoring automated systems.
Experience working with mechanical systems, troubleshooting equipment, or supporting process operations.
Demonstrated 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, to keep operations within established control limits.
Make timely, data-driven adjustments to process parameters to maintain efficiency, quality, and safety standards.
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.
Use system data and trends to support informed operational decisions.
Manage multiple processes simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to time-sensitive priorities.
Support operational reliability through consistent attendance, effective communication, and collaboration across teams.