Twisting Machine Operator (Madison, NC)

The Twisting Operator will remove yarn packages from the machine pegs and place them into the twisting 
bucket. The machine is threaded up, ends of yarn are air spliced together, and the tails of the yarn are clipped
with hand snips. The operator will press a foot pedal to engage the winding of the yarn onto the cone. The
operator will repair broken ends as needed, remove empty yarn tubes from buckets and place them onto the
machine peg, and doff the completed yarn package onto yarn buggies.

What is my earning potential?

We now offer new competitive hourly rates starting at $14.28 with top pay for this position at $15.87.  In addition, our updated enhanced shift premiums $1.00 for 12 hour night shifts and $0.60 for 8 hour night shifts.

Do you offer flexible shifts?

We do! We now offer full time 12 hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule for these positions. We have both day and night shifts available. 

How will you play an important role?

• Remove yarn packages from machine peg and place into twisting bucket.
•  Thread up twisting machine, splice yarn ends together with air splicer, and trim yarn tails with hand
  snips.
•  Press foot pedal to engage machine.
• Repair broken ends as needed.
• Remove empty yarn tubes from bucket and place onto machine peg.
•  Doff completed yarn packages and place onto yarn buggy.

What is essential for success?

• Integrity – lives by ethical principles, trustworthiness, courtesy, honesty and accountability
• Respects Diversity – respects genders, cultures, communities, and differences of others, including differences of thought and opinion
• Safety – exhibits behaviors that support and encourage a safe work environment. Immediately reports and/or resolves unsafe behaviors and conditions
• Teamwork and Relationship Skills – works well with others to achieve goals and solve problems, develops positive and effective working relationships
• Communication Skills – listens, speaks and writes clearly and effectively
• Attendance – fulfills the requirements of the work schedule
• Work Ethic – exhibits high standards of personal commitment towards achieving goals and objectives
• Quality Focused – follows processes, delivers work that meets and exceeds standards
• Adaptable – effectively adjusts and responds to change
• Technical Skills – exhibits ability to understand and perform technical aspects of the job

Are you qualified for the position?

• Good organization skills and attention to detail is required
•  Must be able to work some overtime and be flexible as needed
•  Must be able to perform duties with little direction
•  Must have good teamwork and relationship skills
• Must perform any additional duties as directed by management team
•  Remove yarn packages from machine peg and place into twisting bucket.
•  Thread up twisting machine, splice yarn ends together with air splicer, and trim yarn tails with hand
  snips.
•  Press foot pedal to engage machine.
•  Repair broken ends as needed.
•  Remove empty yarn tubes from bucket and place onto machine peg.
• Doff completed yarn packages and place onto yarn buggy.

 Have we mentioned our impressive benefits?

• Earning potential up to $15.87
• Shift premiums
• Rotating Schedules
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Free on-site health clinics
• Paid Vacation: 20hrs@ 3mos, 80hrs@ 6mos, 120hrs@ 1 year
• Holiday Pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) with generous match
• And more!

 Partner with Unifi Manufacturing and be a part of our extraordinary team!

The innovation that drives our company makes a difference in the world. That’s why we look for self-starters who believe they can make a difference for our company. We look for amazing skills, diverse perspectives, an inventive spirit and a never-say-die attitude. Whether our people make their impact on the front lines with customers, in the manufacturing plant, in distribution, product development, marketing or business management, we’re all here to help our partners win in the marketplace. That’s how we succeed.

 Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. participates in E-Verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. 

Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace. A background check will be conducted for this position.