Fabric Prep Operator

Carole Fabrics; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with employer matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Product discounts

Job summary

Hunter Douglas in Augusta, GA, seeks a Tunnel Prep Associate to prepare and inspect fabrics for production, verify dimensions, align patterns, and ensure materials are ready for the tunnel machine. You will follow safety procedures and keep a clean, organized work area.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, basic fabric knowledge, and dexterity with a tape measure. You will stand for long periods, lift fabrics, and collaborate with a team to maintain quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of fabrics and textiles.
• Ability to use a tape measure accurately.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift fabrics repeatedly.
• Safety-conscious and adheres to workplace rules.

Responsibilities

• Receive fabrics and verify quality, width, and lengths against work tickets.
• Measure fabric width and length; ensure alignment with patterns.
• Inspect patterns for proper alignment and consistency.
• Remove staples and pins; prepare fabrics for tunnel machine.
• Check fabrics after processing for defects; maintain clean workspace.

Skills

Attention to detail

Accurate measurement

Reading and following directions

Teamwork and communication

Safety compliance

Color vision

Tape measure proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Hand tools

Job description

Hunter Douglas is the world’s leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we’ve defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.

As a member of the Hunter Douglas family of brands, Carole Fabrics has proudly served the interior design community for more than 60 years, making the finest soft window treatments in the industry.We take pride in our reputation for exceptional quality, our broad on-trend collection of the finest fabrics, and our devotion to personal service.

We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What’s yours?

Position Overview

The Tunnel prep prepares and inspect fabrics for production by checking quality, measuring dimensions, aligning patterns, and ensuring materials are ready for processing in the tunnel machine, while following safety procedures and maintaining a clean work area.

What you'll do

• Receive soft fabric shades from Flat Prep and verify the fabric and lining
• Measure fabric width and length and check against work tickets
• Inspect patterns for proper alignment and consistency
• Remove staples and pins from fabrics
• Check fabrics returning from the tunnel machine for looseness, puckering, or defects
• Keep your work area clean and organized, following all safety rules
• Perform other duties as assigned to support production

Who you are

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of fabrics and textile materials.
• Ability to use a tape measure accurately.
• Comfortable using hand tools safely.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift fabrics repeatedly.
• Strong attention to detail with accuracy in measurements and inspections.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Successfully pass a color vision test.
• Safety-conscious and adheres to workplace rules.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and communicates clearly with supervisors and coworkers.

What's in it for you?

• Annual base salary range: $15.00 hourly
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
• Time off with pay
• 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and product discounts

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate’s education, experience, skills and potential. Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.