Luxury Knitwear Knitting Operator – 1st Shift

RTP Company; Goodview (MN); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Croix Inc. in Winona, MN, a renowned maker of luxury knitwear, seeks a Knitting Operator to prepare materials, yarn and documentation for production. After training, you will operate 8–10 machines on a first shift (40 hours/week) with overtime as needed.

Focus is on quality, fabric aesthetics and adherence to knitting standards, with detailed ticket paperwork and coordination with warehouse teams. This role emphasizes craftsmanship and teamwork in a premium manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn machine setup procedures and quality standards.
• Ability to read production documents and measurement specifications.

Responsibilities

• Print and review production paperwork for ticket orders.
• Verify standard, extension, dimensions, and materials before production.
• Check swatch book for color placement when multiple colors used.
• String up machines and verify cone serial numbers.
• Order yarn from warehouse and manage yarn quantities.
• Keep machines clean and oiled and monitor fabric quality.
• Sign out ticket quantities when complete and approved.
• Assist with housekeeping and department safety policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Color variation recognition

Mechanical aptitude

Knitwear knowledge

Read knitwear specs

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Machine setup procedures

Read production documents

Tools

Knitting machines

Measurement tools

Job description

Saint Croix Inc. in Winona, MN, a renowned maker of luxury knitwear, seeks a Knitting Operator to prepare materials, yarn and documentation for production. After training, you will operate 8–10 machines on a first shift (40 hours/week) with overtime as needed.

Focus is on quality, fabric aesthetics and adherence to knitting standards, with detailed ticket paperwork and coordination with warehouse teams. This role emphasizes craftsmanship and teamwork in a premium manufacturing environment.