Day Shift Opening Room Operator / Cotton Bale Opener

Cotton Bale Opener

$1,000 Referral Bonuses

Who we are

Gildan is a leading apparel manufacturing company, with a diversified portfolio of brands, like renowned Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and much more. With over three decades of developing manufacturing expertise, Gildan is now known as one of the world’s most efficient, ethical, and sustainable apparel manufacturers out there. Founded in Canada, Gildan now operates out of roughly 40 locations worldwide and sells its products in 60+ markets globally. With close to 44,000 employees, Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labor and environmental practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive Genuine Responsibility® program embedded in the Company's long-term business strategy. More about the company at gildancorp.com.

The opportunity

The primary function of this job is to efficiently and effectively stage, open, and clean bales of cotton and create laydowns per instructions. You may also be required to unload the cotton trucks.

The role

• Each Fork Lift or Squeeze Lift operator must complete a daily inspection sheet at the beginning of each shift.
• Each lift must be blown off weekly
• Every lift must be plugged into a charging station when not in use or the operator is at break.
• Must be a Gildan certified licensed lift truck operator to bring in bales of cotton for each laydown and/or to drive a fork lift and/or squeeze lift
• Properly place bales in a way to eliminate gaps
• Open and clean bales of cotton
• Bales should be clean of dirt, grease, wood, bagging, or any other foreign matter that might damage opening equipment
• Cut wrap with a vertical cut making two horizontal cuts; one at the top and one at the bottom of each bale. Continue to watch for contamination
• Place all bale wire ties in the designated metal dumpster. Any burlap, plastic, and/or polypropylene should be taken to proper areas for baling and/or disposal immediately after opening laydown
• Sweep laydown area before and after laydown is completed
• Place each bale laydown according to laydown sheets

What you bring to the role

Knowledge & Expertise

· High School Diploma

· Willingness to learn

Attributes

• Ability to follow instructions, reliability, & willingness to work with a team
• Exceptional attendance and work ethic
• Standing and walking at a steady pace for 12 hour shifts minus assigned breaks
• Good hand & eye coordination and hand dexterity
• Reaching, including reaching overhead to heights of 6 ft from the floor.
• Bending
• Ability to push/pull up to ( 200 ) lbs
• Ability to work in cotton dust environment with temperatures of 85° - 87° degrees Fahrenheit

What’s in it for you?

· Join one of the world’s most sustainably managed companies.

· Interact and gain visibility to high level individuals to help take your career to new heights.

· Join a collaborative work culture centered around values of empowerment, entrepreneurial spirit, and responsibility.

· Benefit from mentorship and development opportunities.

· Take advantage and have access to our competitive benefits packages.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Come as you are:

Join a company that recognizes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a successful and dynamic work environment. As a an equal-opportunity employer, we value and embrace all the characteristics that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $14.75 per hour

Expected hours: 36 – 48 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Rotating shift
• Rotating weekends

Application Question(s):

• Are you a previous employee for Gildan?
• This position is NOT solely a forklift driving position and requires consistent walking, bending, lifting, and moving bales of cotton that can weight upwards of 300 pounds. Please acknowledge your understanding of this.

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Salisbury, NC 28146 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Salisbury, NC 28146: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person