Yarn Spinner

Who we are

Gildan is a leading apparel manufacturing company, with a strong portfolio of brands, like Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and others. With over three decades of developing global manufacturing expertise, Gildan is one of the world’s most efficient, ethical, and sustainable apparel manufacturers. Founded in Canada, Gildan operates out of roughly 30 locations worldwide and sells its products in 60 markets globally. Together with its 50,000 employees, Gildan operates with a proven commitment to industry-leading labor and environmental practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in the Company's long-term business strategy. More about the company at gildancorp.com.

The opportunity

• Yarn Spinning Trainees are new employees that work directly under the Spinning Department
• These Trainees will learn how to maintain the Automated Spinning Frames to ensure maximum production

The role

• The primary function of this job is to cycle spinning frames performing work tasks that maximize efficiency, production, and quality.
• Maintain clean and safe work area
• Ability to stand and/or walk continuously throughout a 12-hour shift on flooring surfaces of concrete
• Follow work instructions for operation of production equipment
• Ability to follow work instructions and procedures
• Accuracy and attention to detail

What you will bring to the role

Knowledge & Professional Experience

• High School Diploma
• Willingness to learn

Attributes

• Ability to follow instructions, reliability, and willingness to work with a team
• Exceptional Attendance
• Good work ethic

What’s in it for you?

• Join one of the world’s most sustainably managed companies, dual-listed (NYSE and TSX) and with a market capitalization of $7.5 billion
• Connect with leaders to help take your career to new heights.
• Join a collaborative work culture centered around values of empowerment, entrepreneurial spirit, and responsibility.
• Benefit from mentorship and development opportunities.
• Take advantage and have access of our competitive benefits packages.
• Access to a flexible work environment in certain locations.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Come as you are:

Join a company that recognizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a successful and collaborative work environment. As a an equal-opportunity employer, we value and embrace all the characteristics that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Even if you feel that you don’t meet all the criteria outlined above, we encourage you to apply and tell us why you’d be a great fit for this role. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.20 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Holidays
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work weekends?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person