FLOOR OPERATION TECHNICIAN - 1st shift - $17.02 - $16.40

VALDESE WEAVERS•Valdese, NC

8d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Valdese Weavers is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company with over 100 years of history, recognized as one of the largest woven textile mills globally. We specialize in designing and manufacturing residential and contract-grade fabrics for a diverse clientele including furniture manufacturers, fabric distributors, and major retailers. We offer a $50 attendance bonus for every two weeks with no missed time (excluding shutdown periods), which adds an extra $0.62 to the hourly rate.

Requirements

Good communication skills with the ability to work well with others.
Reading, writing, and math skills.
Good physical condition – heavy lifting required.
Forklift/tow motor certification.
Meet all pre-employment requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist the Dye Machine Operator by staging yarn for dyeing and moving it to the proper locations throughout the process.
Crimp styles that require forming.
Load yarn on spindles with spacers as needed.
Place yarn in front of the appropriate dye machine.
Load and unload dye machines.
Extract yarn and move it to port dryers.
After drying, remove carriers from port dryers to the unloading area.
Move the carriers of clipped yarn to the conditioning room.
Work all scheduled overtime.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Move barrels of dye and chemicals to drug room area on each shift.
Maintain good housekeeping on the floor.
Remove and properly dispose of trash on each shift.
Report all job related injuries to the supervisor immediately.
Report any safety hazards to the supervisor immediately.
Actively participate in safety programs, which identify, investigate, and correct safety hazards.
Perform all duties in a safe manner following guidelines established by the Company.
Maintain 5 S standards.