Textile Finishing Operator & Material Handler

VALDESE WEAVERS LLC; Valdese (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdese Weavers LLC, a textile mill in Valdese, NC, is seeking an operator to apply finishes to cloth and maintain finishing lines. You will mix chemicals, manage latex and scotchgard systems, and ensure safety as you work with fabric on the finishing lines.

This hourly position requires basic reading, math, and computer use, with medium lifting and experience with tenter frames preferred. Benefits are provided as part of a progressive ESOP environment.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing and math skills required.
• Medium lifting is expected.
• Ability to weigh and mix chemicals by percentages.
• Ability to use a computer for tracking fabric by process.

Responsibilities

• Apply proper finish to cloth according to ISO 9001 work instructions.
• Maintain and clean equipment, replace parts as needed.
• Mix scotchgard formulas and ensure tanks are filled.
• Recycle waste latex and manage waste water as required.
• Line up buggies of cloth for finishing and ensure safety practices.

Skills

Basic reading

Math skills

Computer use

Safety awareness

Chemical weighing/mixing

Tools

Tenter frame

Job description

Valdese Weavers LLC, a textile mill in Valdese, NC, is seeking an operator to apply finishes to cloth and maintain finishing lines. You will mix chemicals, manage latex and scotchgard systems, and ensure safety as you work with fabric on the finishing lines.

This hourly position requires basic reading, math, and computer use, with medium lifting and experience with tenter frames preferred. Benefits are provided as part of a progressive ESOP environment.