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Valdese Weavers

Inter-Plant Transportation (Non-CDL) - 2nd shift - $18.20/hr

Valdese Weavers, Valdese, North Carolina, United States, 28690


About the OrganizationValdese Weavers, a 100% employee-owned ESOP company, has been manufacturing residential and contract textiles in the foothills of North Carolina for over 100 years.

From the hardworking people who run our looms to the creative minds that design our fabrics, we take pride in producing beautiful decorative fabrics that are seen all over the world. Further, there are benefits offered by the company to all of its employee-owners, from healthcare to retirement savings plans. The culture at Valdese Weavers is productive and family-oriented.

Description

Valdese Weavers, a 100% employee-owned ESOP company, is a renowned and respected textile mill located in Valdese, NC. With over 100 years of experience, we manufacture residential and contract textiles, persevering through challenging economic times. We take tremendous pride in producing beautiful decorative fabrics that are seen all over the world. Valdese Weavers offers a positive, productive, and progressive environment, along with excellent benefits.

Job Summary: Keep slasher creel loaded/ready to run, maintain supplies of yarn, substitute for absent employees, and assist as needed to keep the department running.

Tools and Equipment used: Squeeze lift, forklift, beam lift, hoist, and moving truck

Essential Functions:Perform the following duties according to ISO 9001 work instructions and work requirements:Load and unload slashing creel.Lay in hook reeds with help from slasher helpers, if needed.Receive yarn, if necessary (day shift).Put yarn on a conveyor for warping.Transport beams (by truck) to and from other plants.Fill in for employees who are absent from the warping, slashing, or dyeing departments.Maintain personal work habits, which meet the demands and stresses of the job.Meet deadlines and production quotas.Get along with co-workers.Follow instructions.Work scheduled overtime.Maintain personal attendance practices to meet established company goals.Perform other duties as assigned.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.

Position Requirements

Qualifications:Good communication skills with the ability to work well with others.Basic reading, writing and math skillsDyeing, warping, and slashing experience preferredValid driver's licenseMust be safety orientedHeavy lifting required

Full-Time/Part-TimeFull-Time

ShiftSecond

Exempt/Non-ExemptNon-Exempt

LocationCrescent St. Valdese, NC

EOE StatementWe are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.