Night Shift Machine Operator

Hi, we are Burlington!!
The Burlington operation in Raeford, NC has been proudly producing dress uniform fabric for the US Military for more than 50 years. If you or someone you know has ever served in the US Military, whether in the Army, Air force, Coast Guard, Navy or Marines, they have worn Burlington Raeford fabric. We are looking for new team members who are excited to learn new skills and eager to share in the success, pride and honor that we have in clothing our military service members. Don't have manufacturing or textile experience? No problem! This only means we can impart a strong textile foundation, the Burlington Way! We offer all new employees a comprehensive training program, including on-the-job training. Come, join our team and celebrate in the opportunities that this can lead you in.
Job Purpose:
Set up, operate, or tend to machines and equipment to facilitate the ongoing production of textile products.
Essential Duties and/or Responsibilities (this is not a complete job description):

• Work safely in a fast-paced production environment
• Operate high speed sophisticated machinery by managing setting and conducting test to ensure successful machine utilization
• Meet or exceed company quality standards
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Comply with company processes and procedures
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Stand, walk lift, bend, stoop and reach while handling material or products
• Work cooperatively, courteously, and respectfully with all team members, vendors, and visitors
• Perform job duties in variable temperatures based on weather condition (including hot weather)
• Ensure good housekeeping of all areas and company premises
• Successfully complete drug and background screenings

Knowledge and Skills Required:
-Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
-Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
-Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
-Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
-Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
-Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
-Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
-Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
-Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Most positions require:

• Standing up to 10 hours per shift on wooden floor
• Move over an area of 300 ft. approx.
• Lifting up to 10lbs, package, and push 500lbs on wheels multiple times per shift
• Reaching approx. 4500 times/shift with both feet flat on the floor.
• Bending and stooping constantly
• Walk between machines spaced 36 inches apart

Safety requirements/Environment:

• Standard hearing/vision tests are given
• Personal protective equipment as job elements require
• Some departments require the mix of chemicals and dyes and will provide protective equipment
• Some departments can get above 100 degrees

Education/Experience:

• Must have the ability to read, write and do simple math as determined by the manner in which application is completed.
• Must be able to communicate with co-workers and management
• Must be able to work assigned work schedule

Pay range: $12.45-$14.30
Should you need assistance or reasonable accommodations in connection with the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at 1-336-379-6220
Elevate Textiles is an Equal Opportunity Employer: employees and candidates are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.