Wigwam Mills Inc. is a long-standing leader in the US-based development and manufacturing of high-quality performance socks. We work together as a team and know that our greatest asset is a loyal well-informed employee. Founded in 1905 by the Chesebro family Wigwam remains privately owned today. Come join our family-owned business proudly located in Sheboygan WI for over 120 years!
We are looking for part-time machine operators with a desire to excel in a fast-paced high-tech environment to continue our tradition of producing high-quality hosiery in our finishing department.
Hours of Work: 24 to 28 hours per week.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Learn and execute all boarding pairing packaging and printing procedures and standards.
- Understand all pertinent information systems and record/report required data.
- Board hosiery according to standards. Move material handling equipment to assigned locations. Locate batches with appropriate work orders and uses designated machines.
- Inspect hosiery and sort according to standards. Fill out paperwork related to quality.
- Package products according to standards using appropriate equipment and supplies. Print labels and packaging according to specifications using software and equipment provided. Store and retrieve material as required.
- Keep work area and equipment clean.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to read write and speak English.
- Ability to be flexible and work under pressure in a fast-paced fluid environment.
- Ability to interact in a proactive manner with peers and management and work as a team player.
- Must be capable of standing and walking up to 8 hours per day.
- Must be capable of hand coordination required to apply socks to pneumatic lift and to pair inspect label and bag socks.
- Must be capable of frequent shoulder-height reaching and bending and able to lift 25#.
- Capable of adhering to Standard Work Procedures.
- Basic math skills (counting addition subtraction multiplication).
PREFERENCES:
- Previous manufacturing experience is preferred.