FINAL INSPECTOR - 1st shift - $19.07 - $18.45

VALDESE WEAVERS LLC; Valdese (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance Bonus

ESOP - Employee Ownership

Job summary

Valdese Weavers, a long-standing textile mill in Valdese, NC, is hiring for a Fabric Inspector. The role ensures defect-free fabric prior to shipment, following ISO 9001 procedures and safety guidelines. You will operate inspection tools, verify roll alignment, and document yardage with accuracy.

Candidate must be able to stand for extended periods, communicate well with teammates, and perform duties in a safe, efficient manner. We offer competitive pay and a supportive, ESOP-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Good communication with the ability to work well with others.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect fabric to ensure it is defect-free before shipment.
• Center buggy on inspection frame and reset yardage clock as needed.
• Center cloth on rolls and check alignment across rolls.

Skills

Good communication

Job description

Valdese Weavers, a 100% employee-owned ESOP company, is a renowned and respected textile mill located in Valdese, NC. With over 100 years of experience, we manufacture residential and contract textiles, persevering through challenging economic times. We take tremendous pride in producing beautiful decorative fabrics that are seen all over the world. Valdese Weavers offers a positive, productive, and progressive environment, along with excellent benefits.Pay Rate: $18.45Pay Rate & Attendance Bonus: $19.07Job Summary: Ensure that fabric is free from defects prior to shipment.Tools and Equipment used: Scissors, air hose, computer, measuring tape.Essential Functions: Perform the following duties according to ISO 9001 work instructions and standards:Center buggy on inspection frame.Reset yardage clock at cut seams.Center cloth on roll up rolls. Lines or pattern must be straight across rolls.Put end of cloth in flap on tube to keep cloth from bowing when roll is started up and to make roll tighter.Check piece number on roll and apply matching hand tag.Write in gross yards, allowance yards.Check cloth for bow and bias also check width of cloth.Assure both edges of fabric are running straight.Check finish codes that call for stain resistant finish to be sure it has been applied.Write on tabs reasons rolls are being sent to regrade table.Check coating to assure it is the same throughout the roll.Apply appropriate sticker to roll if being routed anywhere other than shipping.Must be able to stand and perform job duties for long periods of time.Work scheduled overtime.Perform other duties as assigned.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.Maintain 5 S standards.Dust masks when blowing downQualifications:Good communication skills with the ability to work well with others.Basic reading, writing, and math skills.