Warp Hanger - Production Operator - 3rd shift (shift premium)

Greenwood Mills Inc; Greenwood (SC); On-site; USD 19,286; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Free Employee Assistance Program

Paid company holidays

Job summary

A family-owned textile manufacturing company in South Carolina is seeking motivated employees for a role involving safe operation of weaving machines and preparation of warp. No prior textile experience is required, with a pay rate of $14.00 per hour plus shift premium. The position includes competitive benefits such as medical insurance and opportunities for advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work safely around moving parts.
• Ability to lift heavy weights is a requirement.
• No textile experience is needed, but prior manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate weaving machines.
• Prepare warp and assist tie-in operator.
• Maintain efficiency and quality of work.

Skills

Safe machine operation

Heavy lifting

Basic instruction reading

Repairing warp breaks

Job description

Overview

Greenwood Mills, Inc., a family‑owned textile manufacturing business located in Greenwood, SC that makes cloth for our US Military, employee uniforms, and more! We have been in business for more than 135 years!

Currently seeks motivated employees to help create the fabric we use to make clothing! You will be shown the area with more description during the interview.

Job Objective

Prepare warp for tying; assist tie‑in operator and tie‑in fixer with their duties, assist tie‑in operator with pulling over new warp getting knots through reed making sure all ends are drawn properly.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Safely operates weaving machines
• Transport warp rods, bars, and air hose to loom
• Find correct warp in storage and transport to loom on warp truck
• Return empty warps to storage on warp truck
• Lift heavy weights
• Replace journal when necessary
• Clean and lease warp
• Repair problem warps to avoid reties
• Help pull over warp until knots are past reed and all ends drawn properly
• Carry waste and clamps to proper container
• Remove temples and cutters
• Assist weavers with major breakouts when time allows
• Follow safety rules prescribed by plant
• Must be able to repair warp breaks no matter where they occur
• Must be able to work safely around moving parts
• Must be able to step on and off platform
• Must be able to read basic written instructions
• Must be able to wear ear plugs, respirator/dust mask, goggles/eye protection, and other protective pieces of equipment
• Must be able to meet Plant schedules and attendance requirements as specified in Company Policies
• Must be able to use a step stool
• Must pay normal attention to job duties required to maintain efficiency and quality
• Overtime as required

Schedule

2nd shift: 4pm - 12am

Competitive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Teladoc
• Basic Term Life/Accidental Death Insurance
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Free Onsite Nurse/Clinic
• Identity Theft Assistance/ Travel Assistance
• 401K
• Company Holidays

Compensation

Pay rate: $14.00 Hourly with $1.00 shift premium

Advancement

Advancement opportunities/ internal growth available!

Career

No textile experience is needed, although prior textile or manufacturing experience is a plus. We are looking for new hires who wish to build a career with us. Join our team!

Equal Opportunity

Greenwood Mills, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to ensure that all employment opportunities are available to associates and applicants on the basis of their individual willingness and ability to do the job.