Inspector

UNAVAILABLE; Mayodan (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Gildan in the United States is seeking an Inspector in the Yarns Division. The role involves doffing packages from spinning frames to pallets or boxes and inspecting for yarn defects.

You will follow precise work instructions on a 12-hour shift in a cotton-dust environment, requiring teamwork, reliability, and the stamina to stand and move throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.
• Ability to work as part of a team with exceptional attendance.
• Stand/walk for 12-hour shifts with good dexterity.
• Comfortable working in a cotton-dust environment.

Responsibilities

• Doff packages from spinning frames to pallets or boxes, inspecting for yarn defects.
• Check frame for packages that fell over before doffing.
• Activate frame conveyor and doff to pallet or box with quality checks.
• Place a separator between layers and attach identification forms.
• Ensure completed pallets/boxes are ready for forklift pickup.
• Gather pallet components (top, bottom, separators) as needed.
• Retrieve boxes from storage, form, tape bottoms, and push to frame.
• Verify Manufacturing Order # matches the yarn being packed.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Following instructions

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Who we are

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, ALLPRO™, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.

The opportunity

The primary function of the Inspector position is to doff packages from the spinning frames to either pallets or boxes while inspecting for yarn defects or problems.

• Check frame for packages that have fell over on frame conveyor before doffing.
• Activate Frame conveyor and doff packages to either a pallet or a box inspecting for proper quality.
• Put a separator between each layer of a box or pallet. Fill out proper identification forms and attach to box or pallet.
• Have completed boxes or pallets in place for easy access for Fork Truck Operator to pick up later.
• Get pallet componentry (Top, Bottom, Separators) as needed for doffs at each frame.
• Get boxes from storage in bundles, form, and tape bottom of boxes, push to frame requiring boxes.
• Check identification of frame against Manufacturing Order # (MO#) to make sure correct yarn is being packed.
• This opportunity is based in our Yarns Division

The requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions, reliability, & willingness to work with a team Exceptional attendance and work ethic.
• Standing and walking at a steady pace for 12-hour shifts minus assigned breaks good hand & eye coordination and hand dexterity.
• Ability to work in cotton dust environment.

What's in it for you

• Join a leader in apparel manufacturing with strong safety and environmental standards
• Be part of a diverse workplace with fun workplace activities
• Benefit from continuous training opportunities
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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