Specialty Fiber Operator

Glen Raven, Inc.; Norlina (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Vacation & holiday pay

Job summary

Glen Raven Norlina Plant is seeking a Specialty Fiber Operator to patrol, operate, and maintain carding, drawing and roving. The role supports high production, quality, safety and teamwork to prepare fiber for spinning.

Ideal candidates have prior textile experience, are able to lift 50 lbs, stand or walk long shifts, and read and follow instructions. Training will be provided to update skills and ensure safe operations within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing, and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods and lift 50 lbs or more.
• Willingness to be trained/updated on skills.

Responsibilities

• Follow company policies and safe work practices to prevent injuries.
• Report unsafe conditions or injuries to supervisor.
• Walk the job to identify chok(es), breakdowns or flags and make repairs as needed.
• Check machinery for quality or production problems.
• Make yarn and blend changes.
• Help clean spindles and size bobbins on spinning frames.
• Change travelers when needed; fix flags and replace belts.
• Replace bobbin hangers as required.

Skills

Reading & writing

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Glen Raven Norlina Plant is recruiting for a Specialty Fiber Operator which will patrol, operate and maintain carding, drawing and roving. This position adds value to Glen Raven by their commitment to achieve the highest level of production, quality and safety as well as teamwork by ensuring that the process runs efficiently in order to prepare the fiber for the spinning machine.

Perks and Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan and Pension Plan
• Wellness Program
• Vacation & Holiday Pay

Responsibilities:

• Follow company policies, safe work practices, prevent injury to yourself and other associates
• Report any unsafe work condition or any work related injury to your supervisor immediately
• Walk job - look for chokes, breakdowns or flags. Make repairs as needed
• Check all machinery for quality or production problems
• Make yarn and blend changes
• Help clean spindles
• Help size bobbins on spinning frames
• Change travelers when needed
• Fix flags when needed/maintenance
• Replace belts as needed
• Replace bobbin hangers

Experience and Education:

• Previous experience in a textile manufacturer preferred
• High School Diploma Preferred
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions
• Ability to work alone or on a team as required
• Willingness to be trained/updated on skills
• Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, push and pull
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
• Ability to climb and work in heights
• Take weight samples and assist in color changes and creel changes

Why Glen Raven?

Working at Glen Raven allows you to be part of a hard-working team proud to weave connections worldwide with some of the most trusted brands in textiles like Sunbrella®. Every day, we strive for and welcome diverse voices, solutions-driven ideas and innovative opportunities for continued growth throughout the company. We work toward a shared success while lifting each other up on the job and in our communities. Together, we keep the world spinning. Join our team. Connect people and drive innovation beyond the boundaries of Glen Raven

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Glen Raven provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [e-mail] & 336-227-6211.

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