WEAVING OFF BEARER - 2nd shift - $18.02 - $17.40

Valdese Weavers; Valdese (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premium

Attendance bonus

Job summary

Valdese Weavers in Valdese, NC is a long‑standing, employee‑owned textile producer. The role involves removing cloth from looms, operating a doff truck and fabric cutter, and maintaining a clean weave room to meet ISO 9001 standards.

The position requires good communication, teamwork, and safety awareness; lifting 25+ lbs is expected. Overtime may be scheduled as needed to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and math.
• Must be able to consistently lift 25+ lbs.
• Must be able to work second or third shift with overtime.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum/clean assigned looms and creels.
• Vacuum overhead lights in weave room and warp alley.
• Keep floors swept during shift.
• Collect selvage waste and take to recycling area.
• Clean air conditioning vents and stairs.
• Doff cloth when looms flag and report tickets.
• Adhere to 5S standards and safety guidelines.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Tools

Doff truck

Fabric cutter

Job description

Valdese Weavers is a 100% employee-owned (ESOP) company and has been in business for over 100 years. As one of the largest woven textile mills in the world, Valdese Weavers designs and manufactures residential and contract-grade fabrics for furniture manufacturers, fabric distributors, and large retailers.2nd and 3rd shift do receive a shift premium of $1.00. We offer a $50 attendance bonus for every two weeks in which you miss no time, not including our shutdown periods. This bonus would provide an extra $0.62 to your hourly rate.Job Summary: Remove cloth from looms and keep Weave Room clean.Tools and Equipment used: Doff truck and fabric cutter.Essential Functions: Perform the following duties according to ISO 9001 work instructions and standards:Vacuum/clean assigned looms and creels.Vacuum overhead lights in weaver and warp alley.Keep floors swept clean throughout shift.Collect selvage waste and take to recycling area.Clean assigned stairs.Clean air conditioning vents.Doff cloth when looms flagged.Advise supervisor if no ticket flagged is located. Do not doff cloth to cloth room without ticket.Empty trash cans as needed.Perform other duties as assigned.Work scheduled overtime.Safety:Perform all duties in a safe manner following guidelines established by Valdese Weavers.Report all job related injuries and safety hazards to the supervisor immediately.Actively participate in safety programs that identify, investigate, and correct safety hazards.Maintain 5 S standards.Ear protection required and other PPE as needed.Qualifications:Good communication skills with the ability to work well with others.Meet all pre-employment requirements.Basic reading, writing, and math.Must be able to consistently lift 25+ lbs.