Manufacturing Operator (Second Shift) - $1500 Sign on Bonus!

Darn Tough Vermont / Cabot Hosiery Mills•Waterbury, VT

4d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Cabot Hosiery Mills is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to support knitting and finishing operations as the company scales. Operators manufacture socks by running knitting machines, conducting quality inspections, and troubleshooting equipment as needed. In finishing, they operate steam dryers and boarding machines and inspect and package socks. Operators rotate among process positions as they are trained, with opportunities for training, development, and growth. The role works four ten-hour days per week on second shift, Monday through Thursday, from 3:30 PM to 2:00 AM. Starting pay is $19–$21 per hour based on experience, with a 10% shift differential. A $1,500 sign-on bonus is paid over the first year of employment. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with extended exposure to machinery, noise, warm conditions, and other adverse conditions. Cabot Hosiery Mills describes valuing differences among employees and will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Duties and expectations may change, and the description is not an offer of employment or an employment contract.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Functional mathematics skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Basic computer skills for communication and inventory transactions.
Strong fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
Ability to stand and walk for 10–12-hour shifts.
Ability to distinguish colors and shades.
Ability to consistently lift 30 pounds and occasionally lift 30 pounds overhead.
Ability to safely use ladders and stepstools to reach elevated materials.
Ability to work under pressure in a demanding environment.
Ability to work cohesively with colleagues as part of a team.
Ability to remain professional and courteous.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with initiative while maintaining work quality and a positive attitude.
Effective English communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

Follow required safety practices and help maintain a safe workplace.
Adhere to company policies and follow standard work procedures.
Communicate with team members, production specialists, and supervisors as needed.
Operate manufacturing equipment as trained, troubleshoot issues, and escalate them as required.
Place socks onto finishing machines and into packaging.
Use required personal protective equipment at all times.
Inspect raw and finished socks for quality, identify defects, and communicate them as required.
Monitor yarn and production-supply levels and request additional supplies as needed.
Use desktop or handheld computers for inventory transactions, quality reporting, training, and internal communication.
Work with urgency to help meet production targets.
Maintain good housekeeping throughout the shift.
Perform other duties as assigned.