Operator, Carding
Gildan Activewear Inc. - Salisbury, NC
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Gildan is leading the way in apparel manufacturing, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, American Apparel®, Comfort Colors®, GOLDTOE®, and Peds®. We’ve spent the last four decades perfecting the art of respectful apparel making, and the last 20 years implementing sustainable initiatives throughout our business.Founded in Canada, we now operate out of roughly 30 locations worldwide across 12 countries and sell our products in 60+ markets globally with $3 billion in sales. Together with more than 45,000 employees, we are united in our vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.The opportunityThe function of this job is to produce card sliver for drawing process in a safe and effective manner.You will be operating and maintaining a carding machine safely in way a way to ensure maximum quality and efficiency.Responsible for learning and completing machine stops and repair broken sliver by slicing the ends together.Cleaning machine, scrapper blades, bottom rollers under web control, twist out front.Emptying waste binsCleaning and housekeeping of areaScheduleNight Shift7pm - 7am2/2/3 ScheduleRequires every other weekendRequirementsBe able to work a 12 hour shiftWalking and standing on conrete floorsBending, reaching, squatting, walking, climbing stairsWear safety goggles and dust mask when using compressed airWear hearing protection provided by the company daily and at all times while inside the plantLift minimum of 50lbsWorking in a cotton dust environmentPass a OSHA required Pulmonary Function TestJoin a leader in apparel manufacturing with strong safety and environmental standardsBe part of a diverse workplace with fun workplace activitiesBenefit from continuous training opportunitiesTake advantage of our attractive benefits packagesWe want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan.#FindYourFit at Gildan and tailor the future of your own career.
Created: 2025-10-16