Plant Associate

Hanes Companies; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings with company match

Paid time off

Gym reimbursement

Education reimbursement

Job summary

A leading textile manufacturer is seeking a Plant Associate to work on the warehouse floor in Winston-Salem, NC. The role involves operating machines, processing orders, and ensuring safety standards are met. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and a cooperative attitude. Physical capability to lift heavy loads and stand for long periods is essential. The company is committed to employee wellbeing, offering a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Able to inspect and operate cloth and machinery.
• Must have a cooperative attitude necessary to work effectively with others.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Must be able to follow both verbal and written work instructions.
• Be safety conscious at all times.

Responsibilities

• Conform to all quality, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Read and follow instructions for converting orders.
• Perform routine operations on machines and make necessary adjustments.
• Ensure production reporting is neat and accurate.
• Lift objects weighing 75 – 100 pounds.
• Climb ladders to lace machines.
• Operate sewing machines and measure/cut fabric.
• Maintain a clean workplace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inspection of cloth and machinery

Cooperative attitude

Communication skills (verbal & written)

Ability to follow instructions

Safety consciousness

Job description

Hanes Companies is looking for a Plant Associate to join our team. This position works on the warehouse floor, processing orders, operating machines, and forklift driving. He/she will work to process customers' orders in a timely and efficient manner.

The ideal candidate has experience working in an environment that can be cold and hot during different seasons. This person will need to be able to work safely and quickly, standing for long periods while fulfilling orders.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to inspect/operate cloth and machinery.
• Must have cooperative attitude necessary to work effectively with others.
• Good communication skills (verbal & written).
• Must be able to follow verbal & written work instructions.
• Be Safety Conscious.

PRIMARY DUTIES

The primary duties of the employee are (but are not limited to) the following: All employees have the responsibility to bring forth suggestions and participate in continuous improvement process and verify the implementation of solutions.

• Conform to all quality/safety/environmental requirements and procedures.
• Read and follow instructions on converting orders.
• Perform routine operations on machine (load, set-up, doff) - make necessary adjustments to meet quality standards.
• Production reporting to be neat and accurate.
• Ability to lift 75 – 100 pounds.
• Climb ladder to lace machine
• Operate sewing machine
• Measure and cut fabric
• Maintain a clean and orderly workplace.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Department Supervisor.

About Hanes Companies: Hanes Companies, Inc., a division of Leggett & Platt, is a diverse supplier, converter, and distributor of a variety of products and services in multiple markets across North America and Europe. Our facilities are ISO-9001-registered so we can meet the stringent and ever-changing needs of our wide range of customers.

With over 90 years in the industry, we are your single source for woven and non-woven industrial materials, including a vast array of dye and finishing services.

Hanes Companies is a people-first organization dedicated to providing a complete benefits package for our employees and their families. Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, retirement savings with company match, discount stock plan, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, gym reimbursement, education reimbursement, and many more!

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer