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WASH YARN OPERATOR SPINPendleton Woolen Mills Inc • Washougal, WA, US
WASH YARN OPERATOR SPIN

WASH YARN OPERATOR SPIN

Pendleton Woolen Mills Inc • Washougal, WA, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW :

The Yarn Operator for Spinning in Washougal, WA, oversees various processes to ensure high-quality output. They maintain safety while meeting performance goals.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Monitor spinning frames to ensure the yarn is moving smoothly through the process and not breaking.
  • When yarn breaks, repair the loose ends.
  • Unload and transport spools of roving, bobbins of yarn, and loose yarn to designated areas as needed.
  • Maintain a clean work area and clean equipment.
  • Seek opportunities to improve safety and quality in all manufacturing processes.
  • Cross-train in various sections of yarn production to adapt efficiently to changing needs.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Follow verbal and written instructions accurately
  • Work both independently and in teams
  • Seek opportunities to improve personal understanding and capabilities
  • Willingness to cross-train in other areas of Yarn Manufacturing to meet the changing needs of the business

    • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

  • Stand, walk, twist, and crouch as needed during the entire shift (breaks and meals excluded).
  • Lift up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 pounds occasionally. Employees are never expected to lift any loads if doing so is unsafe or too high a risk.
  • Push and pull wheeled carts containing products weighing up to 200 pounds short distances.
  • Ability to safely run a hand truck to move bales of wool up to 450 pounds.

    • EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION :

  • High School Diploma / GED or equivalent.
  • Two or more years of production experience preferred.
  • Any combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the job is acceptable.

    • WORK ENVIRONMENT :

  • Humid work environment
  • Exposure to wool fibers and dust
  • Loud work environment : hearing protection is required in all areas of yarn manufacturing.
  • Non-slip shoes are required; reimbursement programs are available.

    • BENEFITS

  • Eight (8)-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, with occasional overtime on Saturday.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance are available after sixty days of employment, with competitive employer contribution.
  • 401K matching
  • Non-occupational Disability Insurance is available after ninety days of employment.

    • 2nd 2 : 00 pm-10 : 30 pm and 3rd 10 : 00pm-6 : 30 am

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