Machine Operator – Dye House

WSI Talent; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Referral bonuses

Friend referrals bonus

Job summary

WSI Talent in Grand Rapids seeks a Dye House Operator to read job cards, measure precisely, monitor heat and timing, and ensure every batch meets the required color. The work is physical, technical, and steady, with data recording and moving materials through the dye house.

Pay is $20 per hour with weekly pay. Shifts include Thu-Sun 7am–5:30pm, Mon-Thu 7am–5:30pm, or Mon-Fri 12pm–8:30pm; there is cross training and potential permanent hire after 90 days for top performers.

Qualifications

• Follow detailed written, verbal, and diagram instructions.
• Comfortable using computers, machine controllers, scales, and barcode scanners.
• Speak, write, and read basic English.
• Able to work in confined spaces.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.
• Climb stairs and ladders.
• Dependable and a good team member.

Responsibilities

• Prepare yarn per job card instructions.
• Assist Lead Dye Technician during dye cycles.
• Operate dye machines and RF yarn dryer.
• Record production data.
• Keep materials organized and moving safely.

Skills

Follow instructions

Machine controllers

English literacy

Confined spaces

Lift 50 lb

Stairs & ladders

Team player

Tools

Barcode scanners

Scales

Job description

Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Pay Rate: $20.00
Office: Grand Rapids, MI
Job ID: 1692555

Color is unforgiving. One degree too hot, one minute too long, one digit entered wrong, and the entire batch is off. As a Dye House Operator, you control that margin for error. You read the job card, measure precisely, monitor heat and timing, and make sure every strand comes out the exact shade it is supposed to be. The work is physical, technical, and steady. You move materials, operate industrial dye machines, record data, and keep production on track. When you do it right, the product moves forward. When something shifts, you catch it early and correct it. This role matters because every finished product depends on the color you produce.

This Grand Rapids based manufacturer produces custom dyed yarn used in flooring and textile products across the country. The facility operates multiple shifts with industrial dye equipment, RF drying systems, and strict quality controls to maintain consistent high volume production.

Each day you prepare yarn according to job card instructions, assist the Lead Dye Technician during dye cycles, operate dye machines and the RF yarn dryer, record production data, and keep materials organized and moving safely through the dye house.

What we offer the Dye House Operator position

Pay is $20 per hour.

Available shifts:

• Thursday through Sunday 7am to 5:30pm
• Monday through Thursday 7am to 5:30pm
• Monday through Friday 12pm to 8:30pm

Paid weekly.

Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Referral bonuses
• "A $100 bonus for every friend you refer to us, plus an additional $25 bonus for your referral to WSI."

Potential for cross training and permanent hire after 90 days based on performance and attendance.

Qualifications for this position:

• Ability to follow detailed written, verbal, and diagram instructions
• Comfortable using computers, machine controllers, scales, and barcode scanners
• Must be able to speak, write, and read basic English.
• Able to work in confined spaces
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds
• Able to climb stairs and ladders
• Dependable and able to work well with a team

If you are steady under pressure and take pride in getting the details right, this work will suit you. Bring focus, reliability, and a willingness to learn. Strong operators earn trust quickly and put themselves in line for long term opportunity.

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