Production Team Member - 1st or 2nd shifts at Beverly Knits, Inc in GASTONIA, North Carolina

Job Description:

As a Production Team Member, you will be assisting in the Production and manufacturing process. The Production Team Member's responsibilities include keeping the production area clean, preparing machinery and equipment for use, handling and creeling of material, and strictly following safety and health guidelines. Please see the following on what those duties consist of:

• A comez machine operator sets up and operates creeling equipment, which produces yarn and similar materials. They monitor the entire process to ensure it adheres to production guidelines and company standards. Their responsibilities include cutting yarn ends, removing the old thread from machines, keeping records, cleaning the facilities, conducting regular maintenance checks on equipment, and performing basic repairs. Additionally, a comez machine operator must maintain an active communication line with their co-workers to maintain an efficient and safe work environment.



• Moving machine operators install, maintain, and operate automated machinery. They must have a strong understanding of the machines they work with. In-depth training may be required in order to prepare a moving machine operator for their daily duties. Moving machine operators may work with mechanical or computer-operated equipment. They must be technically inclined and be able to properly utilize tools and machinery.




• The Material Handler assists the moving machine operators and/or operates the exit end of the heat tunnel. The Material Handler helps inspect every production lot for flaws and helps record and mark flaws on finished products. The Material Handler is responsible for bagging and labeling finished product on pallets and safely placing pallets in the specified shipping container. The Material Handler also receives and stores incoming raw materials used in production process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/GED.


• Previous experience working in a manufacturing operation is beneficial.


• Experience operating manufacturing machinery and equipment.


• Able to work as part of a team.


• Good communication skills.


• Basic math skills.


• Physical dexterity.


• Available for 1st or 2nd shift work hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm or 4:00 pm - 12:00 am; Monday - Friday.


• Available for Saturday work as needed.