INVENTORY SPECIALIST - 1st shift - $17.52 - $16.90

Paycom - ATS; Valdese (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Job summary

Valdese Weavers is seeking a detail-oriented warehouse associate to manage yarn put up and bin placement in a high-volume weave room. You will stack yarn, ensure accurate SAP entries, and maintain clean, organized bins in strict adherence to ISO work instructions.

The role requires color discernment, basic math and reading skills, and a PIT equipment license. OT may be scheduled as needed; a safety-first mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills; ability to work with others.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Must be able to discern colors and pass a color blindness test.
• License to operate PIT equipment (e.g., cherry picker).

Responsibilities

• Determine yarn put up from Supervisor and place yarn into the correct bin location.
• Stack yarn neatly and in the correct position per ISO work instructions.
• Ensure SAP transactions are performed correctly and yarn is adjusted as needed.
• Return empty yarn buggy to the assigned area.
• Keep yarn bins clean and in order; bag white yarn if not already bagged.
• Perform other duties when assigned by Supervisor; work overtime as scheduled.
• Follow safety guidelines and report injuries or hazards.

Skills

Communication

Reading & Math

Color discernment

PIT license

Tools

Cherry picker

SAP

Job description

Valdese Weavers is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company and has been in business for over 100 years. As one of the largest woven textile mills in the world, Valdese Weavers designs and manufactures residential and contract-grade fabrics for furniture manufacturers, fabric distributors, and large retailers.We offer a $50 attendance bonus for every two weeks in which you miss no time, not including our shutdown periods. This bonus would provide an extra $0.62 to your hourly rate.Job Summary: Return yarn to correct bin location.Tools and Equipment Used: Filling buggy/pin truck, Cherry Picker, Tablet or scan gun.Essential Functions: Perform the following duties according to IS0 9001 work instructions and standards:Determine yarn put up from Supervisor and/or designated location. (Includes both High/Low locations).Place yarn into the correct bin location. Stack neatly/and in the correct position as per ISO work instruction.Make sure all SAP transactions are performed correctly and yarn is properly adjusted.Return empty yarn buggy to the assigned area.Keep yarn bins clean and in order when putting up yarn. Make sure to bag all “white” returned yarn if not already bagged.Perform other duties when assigned by Supervisor. This includes all 5S assignments.Work scheduled overtime.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.Ear protection required in Weave Room at all times and safety belt/harness required when using motorized equipment.Qualifications:Good communication skills with the ability to work well with others.Basic reading, writing, and math skillsMust be able to discern colors and pass a color blindness test.Must have a license to operate PIT equipment. (i.e.cherry picker, etc.) *Training done in-house