SB KNITTER/BATCHER TRAINEE in Spartanburg, South Carolina at Tietex International Ltd

Looking for a hands-on manufacturing career with a great schedule and benefits?

Tietex is looking for dependable, motivated team members to join our team as SB Knitters/Batchers.

☀️ 1st Shift
6:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Monday–Thursday

🌙 2nd Shift
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM | Monday–Thursday
Plus 2nd Shift Differential

🎉 Both shifts enjoy 3-day weekends!

We offer more than just a job. Our employees have access to benefits and resources designed to support their health, financial well-being, and life outside of work.

Benefits include:

• 🏋️ Full fitness center located inside our facility
• 🩺 Onsite health clinic
• ❤️ Medical insurance
• 🦷 Dental insurance
• 👓 Vision insurance
• 🛡️ Accident insurance
• ❤️ Critical illness insurance
• 🏥 Hospital insurance
• ⚖️ Legal insurance
• 🐾 Pet insurance
• 💰 401(k) with company matching
• Plus additional employee benefits

Build your future with Tietex.

The SB Knitter/Batcher plays an important role in our textile manufacturing operation by operating, monitoring, and maintaining knitting equipment used to produce high-quality fabric products.

This is a hands-on manufacturing position that requires strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.

The SB Knitter/Batcher monitors machine performance and fabric quality throughout the production process, makes necessary machine adjustments, performs routine equipment cleaning and maintenance, and helps identify and resolve production or quality concerns.

The position works closely with supervisors, quality personnel, and other members of the production team to keep operations running safely and efficiently while ensuring finished materials meet required specifications and customer expectations.

• Operate and monitor knitting machines according to established production schedules and specifications.
• Monitor equipment during operation to help maintain consistent production.
• Make machine adjustments when necessary to correct production issues and improve fabric quality.
• Handle materials and perform other manual tasks associated with the knitting and batching process.
• Follow established operating procedures and work instructions.

• Inspect knitted materials throughout the production process.
• Identify defects or other quality concerns.
• Ensure fabric meets established quality specifications and requirements.
• Report quality concerns to the appropriate supervisor or quality personnel.
• Work with the production and quality teams to resolve issues and prevent recurring problems.

• Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of knitting equipment.
• Monitor machine performance and identify potential operating problems.
• Use basic troubleshooting skills to help resolve minor equipment issues when appropriate.
• Help minimize production downtime by promptly notifying the appropriate personnel of equipment problems.

• Follow all company safety rules, procedures, and established work practices.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors, quality personnel, maintenance, and other production team members.
• Communicate problems or concerns that could affect safety, quality, or production.
• Participate in efforts to improve safety, quality, productivity, and overall manufacturing performance.

• Basic understanding of manufacturing or textile production processes.
• Ability to learn and operate knitting machinery and related equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow detailed work instructions.
• Ability to follow established safety procedures and requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform the manual tasks required by the position.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a manufacturing team.

Previous textile experience is helpful, but candidates who demonstrate the ability and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.

Successful SB Knitters/Batchers should demonstrate:

• Attention to Detail: Ability to recognize defects and changes in fabric or machine performance.
• Quality Focus: Commitment to producing products that meet established specifications.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Ability to learn equipment operation and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Dependability: Ability to consistently meet work and attendance expectations.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to perform hands-on manufacturing work and remain on your feet for extended periods.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to safely handle materials and work with manufacturing equipment.
• Problem Solving: Ability to recognize problems and take appropriate action or notify the correct team member.
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly with supervisors and coworkers.
• Teamwork: Willingness to work together to achieve safety, quality, and production goals.

If you're dependable, safety-minded, quality-focused, and ready to learn, we'd love to have you consider joining the Tietex team.