Knitting Operator

Giro-Pack,-Inc.; Vidalia (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Bi-Weekly production bonus

Job summary

Giro Pack, Inc. is hiring two Knitting Operators to support production operations at our Vidalia, GA location. Trainees will start Monday–Friday 8:00 am–5:00 pm; after training, work on 2nd shift (2:00 pm–10:00 pm) or 3rd shift (10:00 pm–6:00 am), Monday–Friday.

Operators will run thirty knitting machines for fruit/vegetable packaging products. Responsibilities include operating machines correctly, completing production forms, maintaining machinery, and ensuring a clean, safe work area.

Qualifications

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job (standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds)
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Familiarity with power tools and machinery is a plus
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safety rules
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Very good vision and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Operate knitting machines safely and efficiently and report issues to supervisor/maintenance
• Complete required production forms accurately
• Maintain and lubricate production machinery as needed
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and proper material stocking
• Transport finished products and transfer scrap materials as assigned
• Be able to stand for extended periods and work a flexible schedule
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor

Skills

Stand for long periods

Hand-eye coordination

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Giro Pack, Inc. is hiring two (2) Knitting Operators to support production operations at our Vidalia, GA. location. Currently the selected candidates will be trained Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, once training is completed the candidates will work on 2nd shift, Monday- Friday (2:00 pm -10:00 pm) or 3rd Shift, Monday - Friday (10:00 pm - 6:00 am)

The Knitting Operator plays an integral part in the manufacturing of products within the fruit/vegetable packaging industry and is responsible for the safe/efficient operation of thirty industrial knitting machines.

Knitting Operator job duties include:

• Ensuring knitting machines are operated correctly and report any shortcomings to the supervisor/maintenance in a timely manner
• Complete required production forms
• Maintain/Lube production machinery as needed
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Ensure knitting material and core material are properly stocked
• 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.)
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Familiarity with power tools and machinery is a plus
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to safety rules
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment
• Very good vision and ability to handle intricate, detail oriented work
• Warehouse experience is an asset, but not necessary
• Must be able/willing to work a flexible schedule

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Bi-Weekly production bonus

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

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