Materials Handler - Weaving & Production Flow

BGF Industries, Inc.; Altavista (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BGF Industries, Inc. in Altavista, VA is seeking a Material Handler to support weaving operations by supplying looms with yarn, transporting materials, and handling finished cloth rolls for smooth production flow.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficient material movement throughout the department, with shifts on 2nd and 3rd as listed. The position offers long-term stability within a respected manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting materials.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
• Dependable attendance and a positive team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Monitor assigned looms and determine filling yarn requirements.
• Retrieve and deliver the correct yarn to production equipment.
• Remove completed cloth rolls and prepare looms for restart.
• Transport yarn, cloth rolls, and other materials throughout the department.
• Record production information and update required system data.
• Move finished products to designated staging and storage areas.
• Sort and dispose of empty tubes, pallets, packaging materials, and other production waste.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety mindful

Team player

Job description

BGF Industries, Inc. in Altavista, VA is seeking a Material Handler to support weaving operations by supplying looms with yarn, transporting materials, and handling finished cloth rolls for smooth production flow.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficient material movement throughout the department, with shifts on 2nd and 3rd as listed. The position offers long-term stability within a respected manufacturing environment.