Dye Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

Kids for the Future; Shoemakersville (PA); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 60,174,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids for the Future in Shoemakersville, PA is seeking a full-time Manufacturing Machine Operator to lift fabric up to 50 lbs, set up for dyeing, and work in a humid environment. You will move wheeled boxes, retrieve dye directions from a computer, and inspect products for defects after processing.

Responsibilities include reading English, basic math, legible handwriting, and clear communication with peers. PPE is provided and tow-motor training is offered to ensure safe, efficient production.

Qualifications

• Read and understand English
• Lift 50 lbs regularly throughout shift
• Stand for most of the shift
• Operate tow motors (training provided)
• Wear PPE and follow safety procedures
• Participate in safety training
• Communicate with peers and supervisors about issues
• Legible handwriting and basic math skills

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Read English

Lift 50 lbs

Stand for shift

Tow motor operation

Safety training

Communication

Legible handwriting

Basic math

Tools

Tow motor vehicle operation

Job description

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

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)