Express Operator I - Direct

English
Kings Mountain, NC, US

Who we are

Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan®, Hanes®, Comfort Colors®, American Apparel®, ALLPRO™, GOLDTOE®, Peds®, Bali®, Playtex®, Maidenform®, Bonds®, as well as Champion® which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada.

Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry-leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in Gildan's long-term business strategy. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better®. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at gildancorp.com.



Position Overview (Briefly describe primary purpose of position.  No more than 2-3 sentences.)

This primary function of this position are to remove standard packaging if required; apply identification tags to hangers and place garments on hangers; fold and place garments into folding cartons or bags; apply product tags, labels, and  collar tags as required to meet customer requirements.

Essential Functions

  • Obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.
  • Obtain bundles/carton of garments from pallet and place on stand. Use a utility knife to cut and open case; verify packing materials match product.
  • Load machines with raw materials (hangers, hang tags, OCRS, etc.) as needed.
  • Remove standard packaging materials as required for repackaging requirements..
  • Fold and place garments into folding carton or poly bags if required; apply new labeling to existing packaging materials as required; Attach with swift tack gun any new raw materials; Hanger garments if needed.
  • Remove cover or black out old license plate; Apply new license plate to case if required. Apply employee ID# label to case.
  • Place finished garments in case, seal case, place on conveyor or on pallet as required.
  • Place sani cap on needles at end of shift; accurately record production.
  • Perform housekeeping duties during and at end of shift.
  • Perform additional job duties as assigned by your supervisor/manager

Set-Up for Daily Operations

  • Participate in ergonomic exercises at start of shift.
  • Obtain supplies required to perform the job and prepare for operations.

Job Specific Task Factors

ROM

 

 

 

 

Standing

90%

8 Hours

 

 

Walking

10%

8 Hours

 

 

Sitting

0%

8 Hours

 

 

Turn head/neck, bend/waist

20-50%

8 Hours

 

 

Twist back, stoop/crouch

<20%

8 Hours

 

 

Grasp, turn wrist, pinch, lift waist level

50-75%

8 Hours

 

 

Reach

Up to 24”

 

 

 

Work area height

Up to 48”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Normal Wt

Max Wt

Distance

 

Lifting

<5 lb

35 lb

2-10 ft

Cases/garments

Carrying

<5 lb

35 lb

2-10 ft

Cases/garments

Push/Pull (object wt)

<5 lb

35 lb

3-5 ft

Cases on conveyor/torque-tape gun

 



What’s in it for you?

  • Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential
  • Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated
  • From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues
  • Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities
  • Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages

We 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.

Find your fit with us

We are committed to ensuring that everyone, across every background and identity, feels respected, supported, and able to thrive. Come as you are and #FindYourFit at Gildan. Tailor the future of your own career.

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