Cloth Doffer

Company Description

Nestled in the historic town of Bedford, Virginia, Bedford Weaving has been a staple in the community for many years. After starting as a silk weaving mill in the 1930s, Belding-Heminway, one of the oldest textile companies founded in this country, purchased the company. Belding-Heminway continued to operate until Mr. Garbarini purchased the business in 1982 and the company has continued to see success and growth through subsequent generations of the Garbarini family.

Belding-Hemingway played an important role in the manufacturing of thread for parachutes during WWII1. The Garbarini family has kept this rich tradition alive today by continuing to supply to companies that produce American made products.

Job Description

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Inspect lift truck and complete daily lift truck inspection form at the beginning of each shift
• Ability to doff (push) the backing off the loom and start a new roll
• Must be able to identify proper production ticket
• Must be able to drive any kind of lift trucks (on-site training provided)
• Move full and empty beams with the hubtex (cloth truck)
• Keep the supervisor informed of all problems and issues of concern
• Examine each roll/pallet/rack/cage carefully to ensure it is in good condition
• Responsible for setting/transporting the material in the correct locations
• Responsible for prioritizing loom doffing
• Placing the rolls in the cloth trucks and/or pallets, and maintaining the roll records
• Must be able to work with Shipping when required
• Responsible for housekeeping such as emptying trash cans, putting paper waste in trash cans, emptying loom waste cans in correct bins, etc.
• Maintain good working condition of the equipment
• Report any incidents immediately
• Work safely with complete adherence to all safety procedures

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to manage time and multiple priorities
• Precise manual dexterity is required
• Excellent attention to detail and safety
• Must be able to work assigned shift and overtime as necessary
• Dependability and reliability are required
• Good vision required

Physical Requirements:

• Moving, bending, and pushing
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance
• Adhere to safety requirements including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time

Working Conditions:

• Manufacturing setting
• Must be able to rotate shifts monthly
• Shifts are as follows: 7AM – 3PM, 3PM – 11PM, 11PM – 7AM
• Moderate to high noise levels at times (PPE and testing provided)
• May require the use of sharp tools to cut materials

All offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug screen as well as a background investigation (including criminal courts history, social security name and number verification).

The company provides reasonable accommodations for disabilities.

No relocation or sponsorship at this time.

Bedford Weaving, Inc. does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes sent by search firms to any employee at Bedford Weaving, Inc. via any form of communication and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this or any position will be considered the sole property of Bedford Weaving, Inc. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Bedford Weaving, Inc. as a result of the referral or through other means. Thank you for your understanding.

Benefits

• Medical Insurnace
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays (7)
• Life Insurance (Company provided with the option to purchase additional coverage)
• On the job training
• Several bonus opportunities