Express Operator I - Direct

Colonial Group; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Kings Mountain, NC is seeking a production helper to perform garment packaging duties. The role includes removing standard packaging, applying tags to hangers, folding garments, and labeling to meet customer requirements.

The position requires attention to detail and the ability to stand for extended periods. You will load materials, open cases, apply labels, and place finished garments on conveyors or pallets.

Responsibilities

• Obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.
• Load machines with hangers and related materials as needed.
• Remove standard packaging materials as required for repackaging.
• Fold garments into folding cartons or poly bags and apply labeling.
• Attach new materials with swift tack gun and hanger garments as needed.
• Place finished garments in cases, seal, and move to conveyor or pallet.
• Record production and perform housekeeping duties.
• Participate in ergonomic exercises at start of shift.

Job description

Position Overview

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This primary function of this position are to remove standard packaging if required; apply identification tags to hangers and place garments on hangers; fold and place garments into folding cartons or bags; apply product tags, labels, and collar tags as required to meet customer requirements.

Essential Functions

• Obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.
• Obtain bundles/carton of garments from pallet and place on stand. Use a utility knife to cut and open case; verify packing materials match product.
• Load machines with raw materials (hangers, hang tags, OCRS, etc.) as needed.
• Remove standard packaging materials as required for repackaging requirements..
• Fold and place garments into folding carton or poly bags if required; apply new labeling to existing packaging materials as required; Attach with swift tack gun any new raw materials; Hanger garments if needed.
• Remove cover or black out old license plate; Apply new license plate to case if required. Apply employee ID# label to case.
• Place finished garments in case, seal case, place on conveyor or on pallet as required.
• Place sani cap on needles at end of shift; accurately record production.
• Perform housekeeping duties during and at end of shift.
• Perform additional job duties as assigned by your supervisor/manager

Set-Up for Daily Operations

• Participate in ergonomic exercises at start of shift.
• Obtain supplies required to perform the job and prepare for operations.

Job Specific Task Factors

ROM

Standing

90%

8 Hours

Walking

10%

8 Hours

Sitting

0%

8 Hours

Turn head/neck, bend/waist

20-50%

8 Hours

Twist back, stoop/crouch

<20%

8 Hours

Grasp, turn wrist, pinch, lift waist level

50-75%

8 Hours

Reach

Up to 24"

Work area height

Up to 48"

Normal Wt

Max Wt

Distance

Lifting

<5 lb

35 lb

2-10 ft

Cases/garments

Carrying

<5 lb

35 lb

2-10 ft

Cases/garments

Push/Pull (object wt)

<5 lb

35 lb

3-5 ft

Cases on conveyor/torque-tape gun