Manufacturing Operator (First Shift)

Darn Tough Vermont / Cabot Hosiery Mills; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Darn Tough Vermont / Cabot Hosiery Mills is seeking a Manufacturing Operator in Waterbury, Vermont. This role involves operating knitting machines, performing quality inspections, and managing sock packaging. The ideal candidate must possess a high school diploma, functional math skills, and attention to detail. Responsibilities include following safety best practices, monitoring production supplies, and maintaining a clean work environment. Join a family-owned company dedicated to quality and employee development with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Functional mathematic skills are necessary.
• Excellent attention to detail required.
• Basic computer skills to perform inventory transactions.
• Strong fine motor skills and manual dexterity needed.
• Ability to stand and walk for 10-12 hours.
• Ability to distinguish between colors and shades.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. consistently.
• Ability to safely use ladders and stepstools.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to work cohesively with a team.
• Professional and courteous demeanor is essential.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Follow all required safety best practices.
• Communicate with team members and supervisors.
• Operate manufacturing equipment and troubleshoot.
• Perform quality inspections of socks.
• Monitor production supplies and request as needed.
• Utilize computers for inventory and quality reporting.
• Maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping.

Skills

Functional mathematic skills

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Strong fine motor skills

Manual dexterity

Ability to stand and walk for 10-12 hours

Ability to distinguish between colors

Ability to lift 30 lbs.

Ability to use ladders and stepstools

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work as part of a team

Professional and courteous demeanor

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Founded in 1978, Cabot Hosiery Mills is an American manufacturer of premium socks with uncompromised comfort, durability, and fit. With a family of brands including Darn Tough Vermont, Wide Open, and Cabot & Sons, our mission is to make the world’s best socks, in Vermont, USA, and back them with our Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee. We are family owned, three generations strong, and have yet to produce our best sock.

Job Summary

As we continue to scale one of the fastest growing apparel brands, we are seeking a Manufacturing Operator to keep our processes operating at peak efficiency. The Manufacturing Operator will work in both our knitting and finishing operations. They will manufacture socks by operating knitting machines, performing quality inspections and troubleshooting as required. In our finishing department they will be responsible for operating steam dryers and boarding machines, as well as inspecting and packaging socks. Manufacturing Operators rotate through all positions within our process, as they are trained to do so. We take pride in the training and development of our employees and in giving them opportunities for growth.

Standard Responsibilities

• Follow all required safety best practices as trained and help to maintain a safe workplace.
• Adhere to and respect all company policies.
• Follow standard work procedures as trained.
• Communicate with team members, production specialists, and supervisors as needed.
• Operate manufacturing equipment as trained, troubleshoot as needed, elevate issues as required.
• Place socks onto finishing machines and into packaging.
• Utilize required Personal Protective Equipment at all times.
• Perform quality inspections of raw and finished socks; identify and communicate defects as required.
• Monitor levels of yarn and production supplies and request additional as needed.
• Utilize desktop or handheld computers to: perform inventory transactions, report quality issues, receive training, and communicate internally as required.
• Work with a sense of urgency to help the team, shift, and company hit production targets.
• Practice good housekeeping measures throughout the shift.
• Other duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Functional mathematic skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills required to communicate and perform inventory transactions.
• Strong fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
• Ability to stand and walk for 10-12 hour shifts.
• Ability to distinguish between colors and shades.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. consistently and occasionally overhead.
• Ability to safely use ladders and stepstools to reach elevated materials.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a demanding environment.
• Ability to work cohesively with colleagues as part of a team.
• Ability to be professional and courteous at all times.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work with initiative throughout the day while maintaining quality of work and a positive attitude.

Working Conditions

• Manufacturing environment – exposure to machinery, noise, warm environments, and other adverse conditions for extended periods of time.

At Cabot Hosiery Mills, we have a list of shared company values – one of them is We Value Differences. Where you come from, how you identify, your age, and other descriptions are something that makes you, you, and we respect that. We are an honest group of people and work hard, if you like that, we encourage you to apply.

This job description should not be interpreted to be a complete list of all the duties, qualifications and responsibilities performed by the jobholder. To maintain organizational flexibility, the organization has the discretion to add, drop or change at any time the duties, responsibilities, and expectations of this position. This job description does not constitute an offer of employment, continuous employment, or an employment contract. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.