Weekend Sock Manufacturing Operator | Growth & Training

Darn Tough Vermont / Cabot Hosiery Mills; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabot Hosiery Mills is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to keep our sock production processes running smoothly. The role spans knitting and finishing operations, including operating machines, performing quality checks, and packaging finished socks.

The weekend shift runs Friday through Sunday, 6 AM to 6:30 PM, with a base rate of $19–$21 per hour plus a 20% shift differential, resulting in $22.80–$25 per hour. Training and advancement opportunities accompany a strong team environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Functional mathematic skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Basic computer skills required to communicate and perform inventory transactions.
• Strong fine motor skills and manual dexterity.
• Ability to stand and walk for 10-12 hour shifts.
• Ability to distinguish between colors and shades.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. consistently and occasionally overhead.
• Ability to safely use ladders and stepstools to reach elevated materials.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a demanding environment.
• Ability to work cohesively with colleagues as part of a team.
• Ability to be professional and courteous at all times.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work with initiative throughout the day while maintaining quality of work and a positive attitude.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical screening

Responsibilities

• Follow all required safety best practices as trained and help to maintain a safe workplace.
• Adhere to and respect all company policies.
• Follow standard work procedures as trained.
• Communicate with team members, production specialists, and supervisors as needed.
• Operate manufacturing equipment as trained, troubleshoot as needed, elevate issues as required.
• Place socks onto finishing machines and into packaging.
• Utilize required Personal Protective Equipment at all times.
• Perform quality inspections of raw and finished socks; identify and communicate defects as required.
• Monitor levels of yarn and production supplies and request additional as needed.
• Utilize desktop or handheld computers to: perform inventory transactions, report quality issues, receive training, and communicate internally as required.
• Work with a sense of urgency to help the team, shift, and company hit production targets.
• Practice good housekeeping measures throughout the shift. Other duties as required and assigned.

Skills

Mathematics

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Fine motor skills

Endurance

Color vision

Lifting 30 lbs

Teamwork

Professional conduct

Multitasking

Pre-employment screening

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Cabot Hosiery Mills is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to keep our sock production processes running smoothly. The role spans knitting and finishing operations, including operating machines, performing quality checks, and packaging finished socks.

The weekend shift runs Friday through Sunday, 6 AM to 6:30 PM, with a base rate of $19–$21 per hour plus a 20% shift differential, resulting in $22.80–$25 per hour. Training and advancement opportunities accompany a strong team environment.