Machine Operator

Machine Operator

Operates Splitter, assuring the production of the highest quality fabric.

Splitter: Load Roll onto batching roller using overhead hoist system. Connect seams from one roll to next with the aid of glue tape and heating iron. Place production order on top and bottom roll of fabric post-split. Set Splitter jaws to correct setting based on style being run. Check tuft heights left, center and right to verify correct jaw setting. (Repeat tuft height check halfway through roll) Identified Knit Machine or Splitter damage must be marked with orange flag within the split roll. Supervisor notified. Use automated doffing device to doff split roll onto carts. Complete daily production sheet. Maintains a clean work area and observes all safety rules and procedures. Performs other related duties as required or directed.

Minimum Qualifications: Legally authorized to work in the US. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to operate overhead hoist. Basic reading/writing skills. Basic math skills.

Preferred Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Manufacturing experience. Textile knitting experience.

Skill Requirements: Excellent hand/eye coordination. Strong problem-solving skills. Adaptability adapts to changes in the work environment. Attention to detail thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks ensuring all aspects are reviewed. Ability to identify and classify defects.

Physical Requirements: Standing: Ability to stand while working 95% of day. Sitting: Ability to sit down 10% of day. Moving: Ability to move throughout plant: 5 % of day. Lifting: Ability to lift to 25 lbs. 20 % of day. Ascending/Descending: Ability to walk upstairs, climb to top of range 40% of day. Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to push/pull fabric rolls on A-frames(wheels) (approx.1500lbs) 5% of day. Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor 25% of day. Visual Acuity: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens 100% of day. Cognitive: Alert. Able to make decisions, reason, and understand information. 100% of day. Pulmonary: Ability to work in cotton dust environment. Meet cotton pulmonary function requirements 100% of day.

Work Environment/Safety-Sensitive Position: This job operates in a manufacturing facility. This position is a safety-sensitive position and continually works around moving mechanical parts and powered industrial vehicles. The noise level is loud. Temperatures is a controlled work environment with the average temperature year-round at 74 degrees.

Shift/Work Hours: Shift schedule will depend on open positions at time of hire and will be communicated with new hire paperwork. Weekends and holidays are scheduled depending on business demands. Second Shift: 2PM-10PM Monday-Friday.

Pay/Pay Progression: Training Rate: Top Rate: $20.56 Additional Premium for Off-Shift

Equal Opportunity Employer and Accommodations: The company is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to any protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.