Machine Operator (12 Hour Night Shift)

Shaw Industries; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaw Industries in Aiken, SC is seeking a Machine Operator for a 12-hour night shift to operate textile machinery safely and efficiently, ensuring a quality product is produced. You will inspect the job at shift start and after breaks, perform changeovers, label yarn, and promptly report any quality or run-ability problems to the supervisor.

This full-time role requires flexibility for rotating shifts, the ability to lift up to 20 pounds, and maintaining housekeeping and waste-prevention

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds frequently.
• Able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods, up to 12 hours.
• Willingness to work 12-hour night rotating shifts and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the assigned machine safely and according to procedures.
• Inspect the job at shift start and after breaks.
• Work rotating shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Identify yarn packages and label for lot running on lines.
• Report mechanical or quality issues to supervisor promptly.
• Assist with changeovers following proper procedures.
• Maintain housekeeping and follow waste prevention procedures.
• Inspect yarn according to established procedures.

Job description

Job Title

Machine Operator (12 Hour Night Shift)

Position Overview

The Operator is responsible for operating the machine in a safe and efficient manner according to established procedures and specifications ensuring that a quality product is being produced.

Responsibilities

• Work normally scheduled days adhering to starting and stopping times
• Inspect assigned job at the beginning of every shift and after each break.
• Must be able to work rotating shift, holidays, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Must be able to lift packages weighing up to twenty pounds frequently
• Comply with corporate absenteeism and tardiness policy.
• Must be able to sit, stand or walk for up to twelve continuous hours.
• Communicate any problem or concerns to the supervisor in a timely fashion.
• Properly identify yarn packages for lot running on assigned lines.
• Perform all job procedure.
• Patrol job and make sure all positions are running.
• Communicate any problems to the supervisor related to quality or run-ability problems.
• Label yarn for identification purposes.
• Repair breakouts immediately.
• Assist with change over following proper procedures.
• Initial labels prior to putting on finished package.
• Report any mechanical problems by notifying the supervisor and technician assigned to the area.
• Follow waste prevention procedures.
• Maintain housekeeping standards.
• Inspect yarn according to established procedures.

Shaw is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or any other legally protected status

Work Shift

12 Hr rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Act Calendar, shift starts PM, days change only

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.