About the Organization Valdese Weavers, a 100% employee-owned ESOP company, has been manufacturing residential and contract textiles in the foothills of North Carolina for over 100 years. From the hardworking people who run our looms to the creative minds that design our fabrics, we take pride in producing beautiful decorative fabrics that are seen all over the world. Further, there are benefits offered by the company to all of its employee-owners, from healthcare to retirement savings plans. The culture at Valdese Weavers is productive and family-oriented. Description Valdese Weavers, a 100% employee-owned ESOP company, is a renowned and respected textile mill located in Valdese, NC. With over 100 years of experience, we manufacture residential and contract textiles, persevering through challenging economic times. We take tremendous pride in producing beautiful decorative fabrics that are seen all over the world. Valdese Weavers offers a positive, productive, and progressive environment, along with excellent benefits.Job Summary: Make samples for distribution to sales reps and customers. Essential Functions: Perform the following duties according to ISO 9001 work instructions and standards:
- Pull sample orders.
- Overlock masters and colorline flags, sew flags to leader cloth, put stickers on flags and masters.
- Layout master, flags and coordinates per instructions, book colorlines and assemble colorlines as required.
- Apply content labels and collection labels to line items.
- Maintain records of all completed work to include the person responsible for work, patterns, dates, and assign colorlines to shelf location.
- Keep inventory of shelves and tubes.
- Assemble memo cards.
- Assist cloth cutters, sample utility and sample shipping clerk as needed. ? Change the bobbins and thread on the sewing machine.
- Work scheduled overtime.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Safety:
- Perform all duties in a safe manner following guidelines established by Valdese Weavers.
- Report all job related injuries and safety hazards to the supervisor immediately.
- Actively participate in safety programs that identify, investigate, and correct safety hazards.
- Maintain 5 S standards.
Position Requirements Qualifications:
- Good communication skills with the ability to work well with others.
- Pass test for colorblindness.
- Good reading, writing, and basic math skills.
- Sewing experience helpful.
Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time Shift Various Shifts Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Location Lovelady Rd. Valdese, NC EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications.