Shade/Color Correction Technician (split shift, Mon-Fri 5pm-1am) - $17/hr

Shawmut Park Ave LLC • Burlington, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shade Room Clerk is responsible for inspecting and sorting finished fabric to ensure color shade consistency and compliance with customer specifications. This position plays a critical role in maintaining fabric quality prior to cutting, shipment, or further processing. Shawmut Corporation pioneers textile innovation, delivering high-performance materials for Automotive, Health & Safety, Defense, and Custom Laminating Solutions. Proudly operating since 1916, we now operate globally with thirteen locations across three continents. Our team excels in engineering and analytics, fostering a collaborative environment to meet industry demands. Committed to sustainability and employee well-being, we offer safe, healthy workplaces. Shawmut Corporation's Park Avenue Technical Center in Burlington, North Carolina is a premier hub for innovation in the US textile industry. With a world-class team comprising design, engineering, lab, technical, manufacturing, and program management experts, this facility is at the forefront of supporting several of Shawmut’s core markets, including Automotive, Filtration, Military and Protective, and Health and Safety. As one of the largest and most technologically advanced and sustainable fabric finishing operations in the US, this recently renovated facility also boasts cutting-edge customer meeting and collaboration facilities alongside state-of-the-art technical, quality, and color labs. Join us at Shawmut’s Park Avenue Technical Center, where cutting-edge technology meets industry-leading expertise to shape the future of innovative manufacturing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Strong color discrimination and attention to detail
• Ability to follow color standards and inspection procedures
• Basic documentation and record-keeping skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

• Experience in fabric inspection, textile quality, or dyeing/finishing is a plus

Responsibilities

• Inspect finished fabric for shade consistency using approved shade room lighting
• Compare fabric against approved shade standards, lab dips, and master samples
• Identify, separate, and label fabric by shade, lot, and roll number
• Flag off-shade or non-conforming fabric and report findings to supervision
• Record inspection results accurately in logs or electronic systems
• Work closely with dye house, finishing, and quality teams to resolve shade issues
• Ensure proper handling and storage of inspected fabric rolls
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shade room area
• Follow all safety, quality, and standard operating procedures

Benefits

• Competitive wage structure reflective of current market trends.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBS) and EyeMed
• Health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Shawmut.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees