Knitting Operator Trainee

Giro Pack, Inc (USA); Vidalia (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Bi-Weekly production bonus

Job summary

Giro Pack, Inc (USA) in Vidalia, GA is seeking a Knitting Operator Trainee. Training is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; after training, you’ll work on 2nd shift (2:00 pm–10:00 pm) or 3rd shift (10:00 pm–6:00 am), Monday–Friday.

You’ll operate and maintain knitting machines for fruit/vegetable packaging, ensuring safety and efficiency across thirty machines and supporting production goals.

Qualifications

• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and safety-conscious.
• Willingness to learn and follow training during the initial period.
• Able to work a flexible schedule including multiple shifts.
• Must be able to work in Vidalia, GA.

Responsibilities

• Operate knitting machines safely and report issues promptly to supervisor/maintenance.
• Complete required production forms.
• Maintain/lubricate production machinery as needed.
• Stand for long periods and wear PPE as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Ensure knitting material and core material are stocked.
• Transport scrap materials to the assigned area.
• Scan/transport finished products to the assigned area.
• Contribute to other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Physical stamina

Hand-eye coordination

Power tools familiarity

Communication & teamwork

Safety compliance

Fast-paced environment

Detail-oriented vision

Warehouse experience

Flexible schedule

Job description

Job Description

Giro Pack, Inc. is hiring a Knitting Operator Trainee to support production operations at our Vidalia, GA. location. Currently the selected candidate will be trained Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, once training is completed the candidate 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

Salary: $15.00

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• 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)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Evening Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person