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Job description
Manufacturing OperatorFounded in 1978, Cabot Hosiery Mills is an American manufacturer of premium socks with uncompromised comfort, durability, and fit. With a family of brands including Darn Tough Vermont, Wide Open, and Cabot & Sons, our mission is to make the world's best socks, in Vermont, USA, and back them with our Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee. We are family owned, three generations strong, and have yet to produce our best sock.As we continue to scale one of the fastest growing apparel brands, we are seeking a Manufacturing Operator to keep our processes operating at peak efficiency. The Manufacturing Operator will work in both our knitting and finishing operations. They will manufacture socks by operating knitting machines, performing quality inspections and troubleshooting as required. In our finishing department they will be responsible for operating steam dryers and boarding machines, as well as inspecting and packaging socks. Manufacturing Operators rotate through all positions within our process, as they are trained to do so. We take pride in the training and development of our employees and in giving them opportunities for growth.Standard Responsibilities:Follow all required safety best practices as trained and help to maintain a safe workplace.Adhere to and respect all company policies.Follow standard work procedures as trained.Communicate with team members, production specialists, and supervisors as needed.Operate manufacturing equipment as trained, troubleshoot as needed, escalate issues as required.Place socks onto finishing machines and into packaging.Utilize required Personal Protective Equipment at all times.Perform quality inspections of raw and finished socks; identify and communicate defects as required.Monitor levels of yarn and production supplies and request additional as needed.Utilize desktop or handheld computers to: perform inventory transactions, report quality issues, receive training, and communicate internally as required.Work with a sense of urgency to help the team, shift, and company hit production targets.Practice good housekeeping measures throughout the shift.Other duties as required and assigned.Qualifications:High School diploma or GED equivalent.Functional mathematic skills.Excellent attention to detail.Basic computer skills required to communicate and perform inventory transactions.Strong fine motor skills and manual dexterity.Ability to stand and walk for 10-12 hour shifts.Ability to distinguish between colors and shades.Ability to lift 30 lbs. consistently and occasionally overhead.Ability to safely use ladders and stepstools to reach elevated materials.Ability to work well under pressure in a demanding environment.Ability to work cohesively with colleagues as part of a team.Ability to be professional and courteous at all times.Ability to handle multiple priorities and work with initiative throughout the day while maintaining quality of work and a positive attitude.Working Conditions:Manufacturing environment – exposure to machinery, noise, warm environments, and other adverse conditions for extended periods of time.At Cabot Hosiery Mills, we have a list of shared company values – one of them is We Value Differences. Where you come from, how you identify, your age, and other descriptions are something that makes you, you, and we respect that. We are an honest group of people and work hard, if you like that, we encourage you to apply.
Worksite address
waterbury, VT, 05676, US
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