Machine Operator

Poppy Bank; Adamstown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollman Hat Company in Adamstown, PA, is seeking a full-time Machine Operator to join our artisan hat making and finishing teams.

No previous experience is required; you will learn from skilled mentors, handle wool materials, and contribute to high-quality headwear in a hot, active environment.

The schedule runs Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM (summer hours 5:00 AM–1:30 PM). We are employee-owned and value care, reliability, and a passion for doing things right.

Qualifications

• Requires coordination, manual dexterity, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery for hat production.
• Follow safety and quality standards in a hot, active environment.
• Learn from skilled mentors in artisan hat making and finishing.

Skills

Coordination

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Job description

• Location 110 East Main Street,Adamstown, PA, 19501,United States
• Base Pay $17.38 - $18.25 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

We are excited to announce an immediate full-time opening for a Machine Operator at our factory located just 15 minutes away from Reading, PA!

Our positions are key parts of the artisan hat making and the hat finishing processes. You will work with skilled mentors as they share their craft with you and pass down decades of knowledge within this specialized craft. As an employee-owned Company, our fellow owners are proud of the work they perform and their role in producing high quality headwear. These positions do not require experience but do require candidates that have attention to detail, a willingness to learn and the ability to understand the importance of each person’s role in creating high-quality headwear.

Our full-time positions have the following schedule: Monday – Friday, 6am – 2:30pm (Our summer hours are 5am-1:30pm starting after July 4th and going through Labor Day).

We are looking for the following:

• Strong work ethic
• Ability to lift/push/pull 25-50 lbs. on a regular basis for some of our more physical positions
• Ability to navigate stairs/stairwells
• Access to reliable transportation
• Ability to work with wool material and products
• Ability to work in environments that can become extremely hot/humid
• A passion to do things right the first time is a must!

Requirements

IV. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• This position requires standing for the duration of the operation.
• Regular use of a foot pedal is required.
• Requires use of a power grip and ulnar deviation while operating the handle, up to 640 times per hour.
• Frequent twisting, turning, and bending are required.
• Work is performed in a hot environment.

V. QUALIFICATIONS

1. Skills

Requires coordination, manual dexterity, and attention to detail.

2. Experience

Requires experience obtained through on-the-job training or related work experience in addition to job training, totaling approximately 7 to 18 weeks.

3. Education

Ability to read, write, and perform simple arithmetic using whole numbers.

In addition to the above traits, candidates must have the following:

• US Work Authorization
• Ability to navigate stairs/stairwells to get to job location(s)
• Access to reliable transportation
• Ability to work with or near wool material and products
• Ability to work in environments that can become extremely hot/humid
• A passion to do things right is a MUST!

Summary

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Bollman Hat Company, with corporate headquarters located in Adamstown, PA, is the nation’s oldest hat maker and a global leader in designing, manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing fashion headwear and accessories. Bollman’s leading brands include Helen Kaminski , Bailey , and Kangol . Bollman also owns HATS.com