Job description

Valdese Weavers is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company and has been in business for over 100 years. As one of the largest woven textile mills in the country, Valdese Weavers designs and manufactures residential and contract grade fabrics for furniture manufacturers, fabric distributors, and large retailers.

We are looking for candidates who want to join our team and create long-term value in the area of sustainable textile solutions. If you are interested in the creation of new yarn products and continuous improvement, we want to hear from you!

Job Summary: Operate multiple machines to produce textured and fluffed yarn.

Essential Functions: Perform the following duties in accordance with ISO 9001 work instructions and standards.

• Operate multiple air jet texturing machines to meet production quotas.
• Order yarn materials as needed for yarn attendants.
• Put tubes of raw yarn on creel for Air Jet texturing machine to draw.
• Doffs off tubes from machine and puts tubes of yarn in appropriate boxes.
• Complete production paperwork accurately.
• Advise yarn technician of yarn quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain personal attendance practices to meet established company goals.
• Maintain personal work habits, which meet the demands and stresses of the job.

Safety:

• Perform all duties in a safe manner following guidelines established by Valdese Weavers.
• Report all job related injuries and safety hazards to the supervisor immediately.
• Actively participate in safety programs that identify, investigate, and correct safety hazards.
• Follow the 5 S Standards as described in the associate handbook.
• Hearing protection in high noise areas as needed to do the job safely.

Qualifications:

• Good communication skills with the ability to work well with others.
• Meet all pre-employment requirements.
• Ability to discern colors and shades.
• High School Diploma preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Connelly Springs, NC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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