What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialty Fiber Operator position at Glen Raven?
Glen Raven Norlina Plant is recruiting for a Specialty Fiber Operator which will patrol, operate and maintain carding, drawing and roving. This position adds value to Glen Raven by their commitment to achieve the highest level of production, quality and safety as well as teamwork by ensuring that the process runs efficiently in order to prepare the fiber for the spinning machine.
Perks and Benefits
- Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- 401 (k) Retirement Plan and Pension Plan
- Wellness Program
- Vacation & Holiday Pay
Responsibilities:
- Follow company policies, safe work practices, prevent injury to yourself and other associates
- Report any unsafe work condition or any work related injury to your supervisor immediately
- Walk job - look for chokes, breakdowns or flags. Make repairs as needed
- Check all machinery for quality or production problems
- Make yarn and blend changes
- Help clean spindles
- Help size bobbins on spinning frames
- Change travelers when needed
- Fix flags when needed/maintenance
- Replace belts as needed
- Replace bobbin hangers
Experience and Education:
- Previous experience in a textile manufacturer preferred
- High School Diploma Preferred
- Ability to read, write and follow instructions
- Ability to work alone or on a team as required
- Willingness to be trained/updated on skills
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods of time
- Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, push and pull
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
- Ability to climb and work in heights
- Take weight samples and assist in color changes and creel changes
Why Glen Raven?
Working at Glen Raven allows you to be part of a hard-working team proud to weave connections worldwide with some of the most trusted brands in textiles like Sunbrella®. Every day, we strive for and welcome diverse voices, solutions-driven ideas and innovative opportunities for continued growth throughout the company. We work toward a shared success while lifting each other up on the job and in our communities. Together, we keep the world spinning. Join our team. Connect people and drive innovation beyond the boundaries of Glen Raven
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Glen Raven provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to recruiting@glenraven.com & 336-227-6211.