Production operator

Greenwood Mills, Inc., a family-owned textile manufacturing business located in Greenwood, SC that makes cloth for our US Military, employee uniforms, and more! We have been in business for more than 130 years!

Currently seeks motivated employees to help create the yarn we use for clothing. Doffs spinning and winding packages and places them on racks or pallets, moves full racks or pallets to storage and returns w / empties, performs various hauling duties including (but not limited to) the hauling of drawing, drawing cans, roving, roving boxes, waste and waste containers.

Job Objective :

• Doff MVS and Link winders
• Place empty cones at spinning and winding
• Perform required cleaning
• Must be able to sweep and straighten up designated area
• Follow safety rules prescribed by plant
• Must be able to work safely around moving parts
• Must be able to transport full cans of drawing sliver weighing up to 90 lbs and / or drawing buggies
• Must be able to lift 8 lbs repeatedly and push 900 lb rack or pallet on wheels or pallet jack
• Must be able to use a step stool
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Must be able to work with little supervision
• Must be able to distinguish colors in stock-in-process and waste
• Clean roll-on Roving frame
• Must be able to wear ear plugs, respirator / dust mask, goggles / eye protection, and other protective pieces of equipment
• Must be able to meet Plant schedules and attendance requirements as specified in Company Policies
• Must be able to use a step stool
• Must pay normal attention to job duties required to maintain efficiency and quality

Schedule :

2nd shift : 4pm - 12am

Competitive Benefits :

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Teladoc
• Basic Term Life / Accidental Death Insurance
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Free Onsite Nurse / Clinic
• 401K
• Company Holidays

Pay rate : $13.00

Advancement opportunities / internal growth available!

No textile experience is needed, although prior textile or manufacturing experience is a plus. We are looking for new hires who wish to build a career with us. Join our team!

Greenwood Mills, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to ensure that all employment opportunities are available to associates and applicants on the basis of their individual willingness and ability to do the job.

Last updated : 2024-05-09