CHEMICAL AND DYE OPERATOR - 2nd shift - $20.32 - $19.70

Paycom - ATS; Valdese (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Attendance bonus

ESOP

Job summary

Valdese Weavers is a long-established, ESOP-owned textile producer offering competitive shifts and a $1.00 per hour premium on 2nd and 3rd shifts. The role covers dye and chemical mixing, safe handling, and daily quality-focused production tasks in a high-volume plant.

Responsibilities include weighing and mixing dyes, staging materials, operating on all shifts, and maintaining a clean, compliant drugroom environment according to ISO 9001 standards. Attendance bonuses reward reliable performance.

Qualifications

• Good communication with the ability to work well with others.
• Reading, writing, and math skills are required.
• Heavy lifting and good physical condition essential.
• Previous dye house, drugroom, or machine operator experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mix and weigh dyes and chemicals to correct formulas.
• Prepare dyes and chemicals for production on all machines.
• Open new drums of dyes and chemicals as needed each shift.
• Rinse and dispose of empty drums in proper areas.
• Maintain 5S standards and keep the drugroom clean.
• Follow ISO 9001 work instructions and safety guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Math skills

Physical fitness

Dye house experience

Tools

Barrel trucks

Mixers

Scales

Hand trucks

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 world, Valdese Weavers designs and manufactures residential and contract-grade fabrics for furniture manufacturers, fabric distributors, and large retailers.2nd and 3rd shift do receive a shift premium of $1.00. We offer a $50 attendance bonus for every two weeks in which you miss no time, not including our shutdown periods. This bonus would provide an extra $0.62 to your hourly rate.Job Summary: To ensure proper mixture of dyes and chemicalsTools and Equipment used: Barrel trucks, mixers, scales, hand trucksEssential Functions: Perform the following duties according to ISO 9001 work instructions and standards:Know and wear all protective equipment provided.Verify that the proper formula is in the drugroom.Weigh and mix correct dyes and chemicals properly in the correct mixing tank.Stage all dyes and chemicals and have them ready to add at prescribed times to ensure smooth production on all machines.Open new drums of dyes and chemicals, as needed, on each shift.Refill dry chemical bins on each shift.Rinse properly and remove empty dye and chemical drums to the proper area each shift.Clean mixing tanks each shift.Hose down tile area of drugroom each shift.Maintain personal work habits, which meet the demands and stresses of the job.Meet deadlines and production quotas.Get along with co-workers.Follow instructions.Work scheduled overtime.Perform other duties as assigned.Maintain personal attendance practices to meet established company goals.Properly weigh and mix dyes and chemicals to produce two runs from each dye machine per shift.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.Earplugs, goggles, face shield, apron, arm protector, respirator, safety belt, and any other PPE as required by MSDSMaintain 5S standards.Qualifications:Good communication skills with the ability to work well with others.Reading, writing, and math skills.Good physical condition – heavy lifting required.Previous dye house, drugroom, or machine operator experience.