Socks Manufacturing Operator — Weekend Shift & Growth

Darn Tough Vermont®; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabot Hosiery Mills is hiring a Manufacturing Operator for the weekend shift in Waterbury, Vermont. You will operate knitting machines and finishing equipment, perform quality checks, and switch between departments to support production. Training and development are emphasized to grow within the company.

The role includes operating steam dryers, boarding machines, and packaging products, with a 6 AM to 6:30 PM schedule and a pay range of $22.80–$25 per hour plus a 20% weekend differential.

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 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.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical screening.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety practices and maintain a safe workplace.
• Adhere to company policies and standard work procedures.
• Communicate with team members, production specialists, and supervisors as needed.
• Operate manufacturing equipment, troubleshoot as needed, escalate issues as required.
• Place socks onto finishing machines and into packaging.
• Utilize PPE 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 desktops or handheld computers to perform inventory transactions and training communications.
• Work with urgency to hit production targets.
• Practice good housekeeping measures throughout the shift.

Skills

Functional mathematics

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Fine motor skills

Long shifts

Lifting 30 lbs

Color vision

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Ladders & step stools

Job description

Cabot Hosiery Mills is hiring a Manufacturing Operator for the weekend shift in Waterbury, Vermont. You will operate knitting machines and finishing equipment, perform quality checks, and switch between departments to support production. Training and development are emphasized to grow within the company.

The role includes operating steam dryers, boarding machines, and packaging products, with a 6 AM to 6:30 PM schedule and a pay range of $22.80–$25 per hour plus a 20% weekend differential.