Assist Operator

WT Burnett Nonwovens; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

WT Burnett Nonwovens in North Carolina seeks a production associate to operate a production line and ensure products are made safely and meet quality and customer requirements.

You will monitor equipment, perform quality checks, assist with startup and basic maintenance, inspect products, and help with packing and waste cleanup. The role emphasizes teamwork and safety on a noisy, industrial line in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Effective communication with coworkers and supervisors.
• Basic math skills and ability to read production charts.
• Basic computer skills and ability to enter production information.
• Ability to follow written instructions and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and monitor the production line.
• Perform quality checks and minor process adjustments.
• Assist with starting up equipment and basic preventive maintenance.
• Inspect fiber and finished products for quality.
• Offload, weigh, wrap, label, and package finished products.
• Remove production waste and keep a clean, organized work area.
• Follow work instructions, safety procedures, and production requirements.
• Handle and track raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished products.
• Assist with training new employees.
• Report safety or equipment concerns to the Shift Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Basic math skills

Read production charts

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Assist with the setup and operation of a production line to ensure products are made safely and meet quality and customer requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment and monitor the production line.
• Perform quality checks and make minor process adjustments as needed.
• Assist with starting up equipment and performing basic preventive maintenance.
• Inspect fiber and finished products for quality.
• Offload, weigh, wrap, label, and package finished products.
• Remove production waste and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Follow work instructions, safety procedures, and production requirements.
• Properly handle and track raw materials, work-in-process, and finished products.
• Assist with training new employees.
• Report safety or equipment concerns to the Shift Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
• Basic math skills and ability to read production charts.
• Basic computer skills and ability to enter production information.
• Ability to follow written instructions and work as part of a team.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Frequent reaching, bending, climbing, kneeling, and lifting.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Work environment may include moderate to excessive noise, heat, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, and moving equipment.
• Must be able to work safely around production machinery.