Textile Product Labourer

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Textile manufacturer
• Loom setting

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Load and off-load machines
• Operate and feed a variety of machines
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
• Examine products for defects to ensure adherence to quality standards
• Operate a variety of machines to bleach, dye, coat or finish fabric, thread, yarn or other textile products
• Operate looms to weave yarn or thread into textile fabrics or products

Experience and specialization

Type of yarn and fibre

• Fabric blends
• Synthetic

Equipment and machinery experience

• Electric fabric knives or cutters
• Spinning frames
• Synthetic fibre extruding machines
• Manual cutting knives

Area of specialization

• Weaving

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Ability to distinguish between colours

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Initiative
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Reliability
• Client focus

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Bonus
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Travel insurance
• Wellness program