Job Details
Job Location
Renfro - Fort Payne - Fort Payne, AL
Description
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SUMMARY:
Ensure specification of styles and conform to standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Person must work with head fixers and management in evaluating new styles and current styles, ensuring that the course ravels are within standard in both the greige and the finished standards.
• Make sure layout of the sock meets all standard measurements including weight.
• Inspect each sock in a Lot to ensure no defects are present.
• The Quality of the sample is an important aspect of doing this job correctly.
• Keep a record of each lot/sample run for future reference when needed.
• Process all paperwork needed to follow sample through each department and prepare it for shipping.
• Work a 7am -3pm schedule Monday thru Friday but willing to work overtime (up to 12 hours per day as needed) to expedite any samples that are put on rush. (Including some weekends)
• Special requirement - Be able to travel to Corporate facility for training at the Central Lab if necessary.
• Process and summarize various information from reports as well as perform audits
• Adhere to company policies, including attendance and punctuality
• Communicate with co-workers, management, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Creel Checks will be performed as well.

Special Requirement: Be trained to be a fill-in Knitting production clerk as needed.

• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions including but not limited to confidentiality requirements

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent attention to detail, time management skills and meeting deadlines
• Positive attitude and ability to handle highly confidential information
• Ability to reflect positive attitude and disciplined work ethic
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work independently
• High energy level
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated experience in being a self-starter
• Ability to deal with internal/external customers with enthusiasm and professionalism
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are essential, Bi-lingual a plus
• Must possess confidence, good judgment, energy and the right personality to work in a challenging environment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Must be able to read, write and basic arithmetic, including conversion formulas and metric measurements.
• Be able to work on PC programs such as Microsoft word, excel and mainframe system including pay system.
• Good communication skills.
• Self - motivated to complete each lot/sample on a timely basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work with hands, including delicate handling of yarns.
• Requires walking, standing & sitting at different intervals.
• Concentration and patience are a must for this position.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Ability to move between departments to interact with others. Consistent daily attendance required; occasional off-shift support and limited travel required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. General working conditions include an office environment, manufacturing, warehouse and laboratory, some of which are not climate controlled.
*The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer at any time with or without notice. AA/EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without race, color, gender (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected characteristics. *