TEXTILE OPERATOR

Seaman Corporation; Bristol (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits begin Day 1

2/2/3 work schedule

Shift differential allowed

Sign-on bonuses

Overtime opportunities

Incentive Bonus Program

Perfect Attendance Bonus

Associate Referral Bonus

Job summary

Seaman Corporation in Bristol, TN is seeking a Textile Machine Operator for the 12-hour night shift (7pm–7am) to operate and monitor production of knitted fabrics on multiple machines with varying makes, models and fabric styles.

Responsibilities include promoting safety, following SOPs, identifying and correcting fabric defects, preparing machines for production runs, keeping the work area clean, and completing production paperwork. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Factory/fabrication experience helpful; training provided.
• Some computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety.
• Ensure SOPs are followed.
• Monitor fabrics for defects and initiate corrective action.
• Properly set up machines for production runs.
• Daily housekeeping in work area.
• Complete paperwork for finished rolls.

Skills

Safety awareness

Machine setup

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Tow motors

Basic computer skills

Job description

TEXTILE MACHINE OPERATOR (12 HOUR NIGHT SHIFT) 7pm – 7am
Summary: Responsible for operating and monitoring production of knitted fabrics on multiple machines that differ by make, model and the style of fabrics produced.

Essential Duties

• Promote safety.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures are followed.
• Monitor fabrics for visible defects and initiate corrective action to eliminate them.
• Properly set up machines for production runs.
• Daily housekeeping in work area.
• Complete paperwork for finished rolls.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts.
• Use overhead cranes and tow motors to move materials within the production area or to the storage area.
• The associate is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud

Physical Demands

• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms; to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Benefits begin Day 1 (Medical, Dental, Vision) + 401k after 30 days
• 2/2/3 work schedule, off every other weekend
• Opportunities for overtime and advancement
• Sign-on bonuses: After 90 days and 1 year
• $18.80 starting pay + shift differential
• Incentive Bonus Program (Quarterly and Annual based on specific targets)
• Perfect Attendance Bonus (Quarterly and Annual)
• Associate Referral Bonus

Requirements

• HS Diploma/GED required
• Previous factory experience helpful, but will train
• Some computer skills preferred

All candidates must successfully complete the following:

• ACT WorkKeys Assessments or NCRC
• Pre-Employment Drug Screen
• Criminal Background Check