First-Shift Knitting Operator – Precision & Quality

Reasors Food Stores; Country Valley Mobile Home Park (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Croix Inc. in Minnesota seeks a Knitting Operator to support production setup, machine string-ups, and quality control. The role ensures availability of materials and yarn, and requires monitoring of knitting operations and documentation for ticket orders.

You will operate 8–10 knitting machines on the 1st shift, maintain quality standards, and assist with housekeeping and safety. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn machine setup procedures and quality standards.
• Ability to read production documents and measurement specifications.
• Experience in manufacturing/textile environment preferred.
• Experience operating knitting machines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Print and review all required production paperwork for ticket orders.
• Verify materials and dimensions before production; check color placement.
• Ensure correct string-up and machine setup per sheet.
• Order yarn and manage yarn inventory.
• Keep machines clean and oiled; monitor fabric quality.
• Sign out ticket quantity produced and report defects or issues.
• Maintain department housekeeping and safety compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Color vision

Mechanical aptitude

Knitwear knowledge

Read tech specs

Teamwork

English proficiency

Tools

Knitting machines

Job description

Saint Croix Inc. in Minnesota seeks a Knitting Operator to support production setup, machine string-ups, and quality control. The role ensures availability of materials and yarn, and requires monitoring of knitting operations and documentation for ticket orders.

You will operate 8–10 knitting machines on the 1st shift, maintain quality standards, and assist with housekeeping and safety. Overtime may be required.