Warehouse Associate - Warp Knitting Machine Operator
9 days ago
Pine Grove
Job Description Now Hiring: 2nd Shift Warehouse Associate – Warp Knitting Machine Operator Ready to work for one of the largest U.S. distributors? PDS Tech Commercial, is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Warehouse Associate for our client in Waterloo, IA. This is a 6-month temp to hire position with high potential to be hired on permanently. Location: Waterloo, IA Employment Type: Temp to Hire - 6 months | On-site Pay: 17.25/Hourly (weekly pay) Shift: Monday – Friday 3pm to 11:00pm (Occasional OT) Position Summary: Knitting machine operators are responsible for setting up knitting machines, adjusting settings, and starting the machines to begin production. They must ensure that the machines are properly threaded and that the correct yarn is used for the desired product. Key Responsibilities: * Thread the guide bar: remove the bar, clean and grease and place in threading position. Pull yarn ends forward and with the correct gauge threading set, thread the bar. Using the threading hooks and comb to pull yarn through the guide bar. * Replace the guide bar and align. Check yarn path (make sure no ends are dragging). Tighten warps and signal arms. * Knit fabric in. Make bar adjustments as necessary. Alert fixer to do runner check by signal light. * Follow all company safety rules and regulations and foster safe work habits. * Maintains good housekeeping in the work area and performs other tasks as directed. Qualifications: * High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience. * Be physically able to handle beam shafts (with help) and hang warps. * Take any action required to assure that vehicles are properly serviced and maintained. * Follow all company safety rules and regulations and foster safe work habits. * Maintains good housekeeping in the work area and performs other tasks as directed. * Performs additional duties as requested, needed, or assigned. * Read, write, and speak and understand in English and Spanish, to interpret documents such as specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, reports, business correspondence, regulatory and procedure manuals. * Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram record data or schedule form. * Ability to follow specific written work instructions and record data and information. * Communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers, Supervisors and Managements. * Work independently with little or no supervision and be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and a team player. * Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. * Ability to multi-task and quickly adapt to a changing environment. * Requires constant visual attention, ability to discern flaws in manufactured production. * Effectively organize, set priorities, schedule assigned work; oversee multiple and rapidly changing priorities. * Displays ability to work in highly productive, constantly changing environment. * Effectively execute tasks. * Exceptional work performance and attendance record. * Solid leadership skills; able to lead by example; decision-maker and effective communicating. Required Physical Demands: * Frequent hand, finger, and wrist movement to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Requires standing (80%) and walking (20%). * The employee frequently is required to talk, listen/use hearing, stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch, and/or use repetitive hand motions. * Physically able to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment – manual dexterity, visual acuity, and speed. * The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. * Occasionally lift 50 pounds. Pay Details: 17.25 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act, • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Company DescriptionSince 1977, the PDS family of companies has become among the largest and most respected staffing companies in the United States. A vital part of the PDS family, PDS Tech Commercial connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements. PDS Tech Commercial has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial. We offer eligible associates an ala carte benefits package, that can include direct deposit, free career counseling, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonuses, and an affordable medical coverage plan. Now part of The Adecco Group, our shared synergies combined with the investment Adecco continues to make in PDS offers significant advantages to both clients and associates alike. We share Adecco’s dedication to unlocking our Associates’ potential by unleashing the Future@Work and to the importance of human and labor rights, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, and more.Since 1977, the PDS family of companies has become among the largest and most respected staffing companies in the United States. A vital part of the PDS family, PDS Tech Commercial connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.\r\n\r\nPDS Tech Commercial has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial.\r\n\r\nWe offer eligible associates an ala carte benefits package, that can include direct deposit, free career counseling, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonuses, and an affordable medical coverage plan.\r\n\r\nNow part of The Adecco Group, our shared synergies combined with the investment Adecco continues to make in PDS offers significant advantages to both clients and associates alike. We share Adecco’s dedication to unlocking our Associates’ potential by unleashing the Future@Work and to the importance of human and labor rights, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, and more.