About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Relocation costs not covered by employer. Tasks: Load and off-load machines. Notify supervisor or mechanic of equipment malfunctions. Operate and feed a variety of machines. Set up, maintain and make minor repairs to machinery. Push carts, trucks or cans of fibres from one work area to another. Clean machines and immediate work areas. Investigate machine stoppages. Assist machine operators and other textile workers as required. Examine products for defects to ensure adherence to quality standards. Type of yarn and fibre: Wool. Fabric blends. Synthetic. Equipment and machinery experience: Blender. Carding machines. Spinning frames. Spooling, winding and twisting equipment. Staple processing machines. Finishing machines. Pressers. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods. Ability to distinguish between colours. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Personal suitability: Accurate. Judgement. Organized. Team player. Efficient interpersonal skills. Reliability. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you live near the job location?. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: Experience an asset. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Pension plan. Long term benefits: Long-term care insurance. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Other benefits. Team building opportunities. Travel insurance.