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

Greenwood Mills Inc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Free Onsite Nurse/Clinic

Job summary

A textile manufacturing company in South Carolina is seeking motivated employees to safely operate weaving machines and assist with various duties. The position offers a competitive pay rate of $14.00 per hour, with a $1.00 shift premium for the 3rd shift from 12am to 8am. No prior textile experience is necessary, although experience in manufacturing is a plus. Job responsibilities include lifting heavy weights and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Join our team for opportunities for advancement!

Qualifications

• No textiles experience is needed.
• Prior textile or manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operates weaving machines.
• Transport lease rods, bars, and air hose to loom.
• Find correct warp in storage and transport to loom.
• Return empty warps to storage.
• Lift heavy weights.
• Clean and lease warp.
• Repair problem warps.
• Assist weavers with major breakouts.

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

• Safely operates weaving machines
• Transport lease 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

• 3rd shift: 12am - 8am

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

Pay

Pay rate: $14.00 Hourly with $1.00 shift premium

Advancement

Advancement opportunities/ internal growth available!

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!

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.