Knitting Assistant

Giro-Pack,-Inc.; Vidalia (GA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Giro Pack, Inc. in Vidalia, GA is seeking a Knitting Assistant ~ General Laborer to support production operations. The role emphasizes safety, cleaning, stocking materials, and assisting the Knitting Operator.

Shift options are 2nd (2:00 PM–10:00 PM) and 3rd (10:00 PM–06:00 AM) Monday–Friday; pay is $15.00 per hour with benefits including 401(k) matching, health and vision insurance, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Must be able to meet physical demands (standing, lifting up to 50 lb).
• Strong hand-eye coordination required.
• Familiarity with power tools or machinery is a plus.
• Good communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Commitment to safety rules and clean work practices.

Responsibilities

• Keep work area clean and safe by collecting trash and debris.
• Ensure knitting material and core material are stocked.
• Maintain and lubricate production machinery as needed.
• Complete required production forms.
• Transfer scrap materials to designated areas.
• Scan/transport finished products to assigned areas.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Physical stamina

Hand-eye coordination

Safety awareness

Communication & teamwork

Flexibility

Machine/tool familiarity

Tools

Power tools & machinery

Job description

Giro Pack, Inc. is looking for a Knitting Assistant ~ General Laborer to conduct manual labor tasks and support production operations at our Vidalia, Ga. location. Currently we have an open position for 2nd shift (2:00 PM - 10:00 PM) and 3rd shift (10:00 PM - 06:00 AM) Monday - Friday.

The Knitting Assistant plays an integral part in the manufacturing of products within the packaging industry and is responsible for conducting various tasks in support of the Knitting Operator.

Knitting Assistant job duties include:

• Collect trash, debris and other waste to keep the work area clean and safe
• Ensure knitting material and core material are properly stocked
• Maintain/Lube production machinery as needed
• Complete required production forms
• Transfer scrap materials to assigned area
• Scan/transport finished products to assigned area
• Conduct other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Requirements and skills:

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing for long periods of time, lifting heavy loads of up to 50 pounds etc.)
• Good hand-eye coordination
• Familiarity with power tools and machinery is a plus
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safety rules
• Warehouse experience is an asset, but not necessary
• Must be able/willing to work a flexible schedule

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday-Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate

• Vidalia, GA 30474: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)