Operator

4 weeks ago

Wellford, United States Leigh Fibers Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

The Operator is responsible for set-up, operating, or tending machines that cut or slice fabric. This person will handle and move objects, and inspect materials, structures, and equipment ensuring a safe work environment for themselves and their coworkers.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Monitor and adjust cutters for quality, throughput, and runability. Must use Mix Setup Sheet to obtain grade-specific requirements for quality and throughput. Communicate with cutter crew grade-specific issues.
  • Detect and report any quality variance in raw materials or questionable conditions to the production lead operator.
  • Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition including magnets, metal detectors, and particle traps, and follows prescribed safety regulations.
  • Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machines, including belt tracking and routine lubrication.
  • Properly change and set blades on cutters to ensure quality throughput and avoid costly breakdowns.
  • Make cutter repairs including know removal, cutter head replacement, bed knife support replacement, feed apron replacement, conveyor belt replacement, bearing replacement, etc. as listed in the instruction manual job method for cutter operator.
  • Response to fires in a timely manner.
  • Operate lift truck to supply feeding system with raw materials as needed.
  • Change lift truck battery as needed.
  • Assist cutter crew to ensure proper throughput. Monitor blender level.
  • housekeeping of work area
  • other duties as assigned

Physical Job Demands

  • Moderate – vigorous physical effort is required.
  • Regularly required to lift 20 - 50-lb materials. Must be able to reach/twist/lift product over a 38” height at 50” of length.
    • Note: The task is performed throughout the duration of the shift.
  • Regularly required to stand, reach, lift, and move about the facility.
  • Pulling/pushing/lifting packaged material.
  • Tying knots to package finished good every 2 – 3 minutes.
  • Moving packaged finished goods to the staging area.

Additional Information:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.

Leigh Fibers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Leigh Fibers will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Leigh Fibers uses E-Verify.

EEO Employer / Veteran / Disabled

*This job description is not a contract and may not include all duties as assigned.


  • Bobcat Operator

    2 weeks ago

    Wellford, United States PeopleLink Staffing Solutions Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionEquipment experience includes the following: Mini Excavators, Skid-Steer/Bobcat, Front-End Loader, Small Dozers, Backhoe etc.$197am-4pm Mon-FriResponsibilities:Read and understand grade stakes for grade checking and alignment using GPS, lasers, levels, and string line.Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company's...

  • Bobcat Operator

    2 weeks ago

    Wellford, United States Peoplelink Staffing Solutions Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionEquipment experience includes the following: Mini Excavators, Skid-Steer/Bobcat, Front-End Loader, Small Dozers, Backhoe etc.$197am-4pm Mon-FriResponsibilities:Read and understand grade stakes for grade checking and alignment using GPS, lasers, levels, and string line.Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company's...

  • Machine Operator

    4 weeks ago

    Wellford, United States Freudenberg Full time

    Empowering people, creating technology. Responsibilities: • Responsible for the line performance regarding output, quality, and uptime. • Ensures accuracy of production data reported by production board and pdc. • Ensure production processes remain compliant with all Quality Policy. • Ensure conformance to safety, environmental,...

  • Forklift Operator

    7 days ago

    Wellford, United States XPO Logistics Full time

    XPO Logistics - JobID: 372264 [Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator] As a Forklift Operator at XPO Logistics, you'll: Operate powered industrial lift trucks and order pickers to push, pull, lift, stack or move product, equipment and materials; Use a handheld scanner; Load and unload trailers; Display a commitment to process excellence; Perform inbound...

  • Forklift Operator

    4 days ago

    Wellford, United States XPO Logistics Full time

    XPO Logistics - JobID: 372264 [Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator] As a Forklift Operator at XPO Logistics, you'll: Operate powered industrial lift trucks and order pickers to push, pull, lift, stack or move product, equipment and materials; Use a handheld scanner; Load and unload trailers; Display a commitment to process excellence; Perform inbound...

  • Press Operator

    2 weeks ago

    Wellford, United States Leigh Fibers Inc Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLeigh Fibers, headquartered in Wellford, SC, is a well-established international manufacturer specializing in engineered fiber solutions. With a strong focus on sustainability, Leigh Fibers is recognized as the largest processor of textile waste in North America, diverting approximately 300 million pounds of waste...

  • Quality/Process Technician 2nd Shift

    1 month ago

    Wellford, United States Leigh Fibers Inc Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Shift Quality Technician is integral to the production of quality products at Leigh Fibers. This individual is responsible for performing standardized quality control tests and audits of our manufacturing processes and products that meet internal and external customer quality expectations. To ensure success candidates must...

  • Hourly Door Shop

    3 days ago

    Wellford, United States 84 Lumber Company Full time

    Overview:The Door Shop Hourly workers assist Door Shop Assemblers in daily operations of manufacturing doors. The position will include assembling doors including cutting heads, casing, and jambs. They also must maintain clean and safe work environment as assigned and required.Responsibilities:Working on a Door pre-hanging assembly line and keeping up on...

  • Hourly Door Shop

    2 days ago

    Wellford, SC, United States 84 Lumber Company Full time

    Overview:The Door Shop Hourly workers assist Door Shop Assemblers in daily operations of manufacturing doors. The position will include assembling doors including cutting heads, casing, and jambs. They also must maintain clean and safe work environment as assigned and required.Responsibilities:Working on a Door pre-hanging assembly line and keeping up on...