Yarn Operator

Pendleton Woolen Mills Inc; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life after 60

401K matching

Shoe reimbursement

Job summary

Pendleton Woolen Mills Inc. in Washougal, Washington is seeking a Yarn Operator for Spinning to supervise and optimize the yarn production line while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role involves monitoring spinning frames, repairing breaks, transporting spools and roving, keeping the area clean, and cross-training across sections to meet changing manufacturing needs. The environment is humid and loud, with wool dust and mandatory hearing protection.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Two or more years of production experience preferred.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor spinning frames to ensure yarn moves smoothly and does not break.
• Repair loose ends when yarn breaks.
• Unload and transport roving, bobbins, and yarn to designated areas.
• Maintain a clean work area and equipment.
• Seek opportunities to improve safety and quality in manufacturing processes.
• Cross-train in various sections of yarn production to adapt to changing needs.

Skills

Follow verbal and written instructions

Work independently and in teams

Personal growth and learning

Cross-train in Yarn Manufacturing

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Yarn Operator for Spinning in Washougal, WA, oversees various processes to ensure high-quality output. They maintain safety while meeting performance goals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor spinning frames to ensure the yarn is moving smoothly through the process and not breaking.
• When yarn breaks, repair the loose ends.
• Unload and transport spools of roving, bobbins of yarn, and loose yarn to designated areas as needed.
• Maintain a clean work area and clean equipment.
• Seek opportunities to improve safety and quality in all manufacturing processes.
• Cross-train in various sections of yarn production to adapt efficiently to changing needs.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Follow verbal and written instructions accurately
• Work both independently and in teams
• Seek opportunities to improve personal understanding and capabilities
• Willingness to cross-train in other areas of Yarn Manufacturing to meet the changing needs of the business

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand, walk, twist, and crouch as needed during the entire shift (breaks and meals excluded).
• Lift up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 pounds occasionally. Employees are never expected to lift any loads if doing so is unsafe or too high a risk.
• Push and pull wheeled carts containing products weighing up to 200 pounds short distances.
• Ability to safely run a hand truck to move bales of wool up to 450 pounds.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Two or more years of production experience preferred.
• Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the job is acceptable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Humid work environment
• Exposure to wool fibers and dust
• Loud work environment: hearing protection is required in all areas of yarn manufacturing.
• Non-slip shoes are required; reimbursement programs are available.

BENEFITS

• Eight (8)-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, with occasional overtime on Saturday.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance are available after sixty days of employment, with competitive employer contribution.
• 401K matching
• Non-occupational Disability Insurance is available after ninety days of employment.

Various shifts available. Wages and annual increases are provided in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement. Shift differential on 2nd and 3rd shifts. Eligible employees receive nine (11) paid holidays, medical, dental, prescription drug coverage, short-term disability benefits, vision care reimbursement, shoe reimbursement, and a 401(k) retirement plan with Company matching contributions up to $750 annually, plus an annual employer fixed contribution of $1,300. Employees also begin accruing sick leave and vacation time starting on their first day of employment.