Dye Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Kids for the Future; Shoemakersville (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Shoemakersville, PA is seeking a full-time Machine Operator to support our dyeing operations. You will lift fabric up to 50 lbs, work in a humid environment, move wheeled boxes, and retrieve dye directions from the computer while helping evaluate product quality.

Candidates must read English, stand for long periods, wear PPE, and be prepared to learn tow motor operation. Basic math and clear communication with peers and supervisors are essential.

Qualifications

• Read and understand English.
• Lift 50 lbs regularly throughout shift.
• Stand for most of the shift.
• Wear PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, rubber boots, etc.
• Operate tow motors (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Lift fabric up to 50 lbs repetitively to set up for the dyeing process.
• Work in a humid/wet environment.
• Move wheeled boxes of fabric.
• Retrieve dye directions from computer.
• Read and understand dye slip instructions in English.
• Evaluate product for defects before and after processing.
• Handle, measure, dispense chemicals and dyes.
• Other tasks assigned by manager.

Skills

Read English

Manual lifting

Stand for long hours

PPE compliance

Team communication

Tools

Tow motors

Job description

• Base Pay $19.00 / Hour
• Job Category Manufacturing, Machine Operator
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Description

Job Description

• Lift dry and wet fabric, up to 50 lbs repetitively, to set up for dyeing process and after process is complete
• Work in a humid/wet environment
• Move wheeled boxes of both dry and wet fabric.
• Retrieve dye directions from computer
• Read and understand dye slip instructions, in English
• Evaluate product for defects before and after processing
• Handle, measure, dispense chemicals and dyes
• Other tasks assigned at the manager’s discretion

Job Requirements

• Read and understand English
• Lift 50 lbs. regularly throughout shift
• Push/Pull wheeled boxes of both dry and wet fabric from one area of plant to another.
• Stand for most of the shift
• Operate various tow motor vehicles (will be trained)
• Wear PPE: safety glasses, hearing protection, rubber boots, appropriate protection when handling chemicals and dyes (aprons, gloves)
• Participate in safety training (as a class and as a webinar)
• Communicate with peers and supervisors about problems that arise during processing
• Legible handwriting
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)