Yarn Prep Pro: 1st Shift Production Operator

Fenner Dunlop; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

PTO

Company Holidays

401K Match

Stock Purchase Plan

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Fenner Dunlop is seeking a Production Operator for the Lavonia manufacturing team to prepare and operate yarn preparation equipment for the weaving process. This first-shift role runs 7:00 AM–3:00 PM on-site at our facility.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and overtime, and the ability to stand, lift up to 25 pounds, and follow safety procedures. Prior textile experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous textile manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to work evening shifts, weekends, and/or overtime.
• Capable of being flexible and adaptable.
• Routinely stand, squat, and/or work in confined spaces.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Patrol work area to identify defects in yarn quality through visual inspection and make corrections as necessary.
• Use proper creeling, splicing, and doffing procedures utilizing air/wrap splicers and/or powered industrial truck, pallet jack, and/or overhead crane.
• Use proper Lockout Tagout procedures during any activity such as repairing, adjusting, lubricating or cleaning equipment.
• Label finished product for proper identification for the next process.
• Requires general use hand tools (wrenches, screw drivers, etc.) for machine setting and adjustments.
• Complete shift inspection sheets on all utilized low level lifts to ensure mechanical safety.
• Use proper flagging procedures for mechanical issues.
• Record and report production related data in Epicor.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with 5S procedure, rules, and regulations. Stage work areas for the organization of proper materials needed during the shift.
• Use proper waste handling procedures so that at the end of the shift supplies are accurately in order for the following shift.
• Maintain a good attendance record and adhere to the Attendance Policy. Adhere to Company Handbook, policies, and procedures.
• Assist other members as needed. Assist in training other team members.
• Follow all operating and safety procedures at all times.
• Alert Management of any unsafe condition.
• Perform any other task deemed necessary.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fenner Dunlop is seeking a Production Operator for the Lavonia manufacturing team to prepare and operate yarn preparation equipment for the weaving process. This first-shift role runs 7:00 AM–3:00 PM on-site at our facility.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and overtime, and the ability to stand, lift up to 25 pounds, and follow safety procedures. Prior textile experience is a plus.