A doffer will remove yarn packages from the machine by stepping up a 12-inch catwalk step, allowing them to remove the completed yarn package at a vertical height from 56 inches to 68 inches above the 12-inch catwalk step. To doff the yarn package, the operator is required to place their hand in a palm-up position under the package that weighs 1.5-8.0 lbs and lift the package up to the conveyor belt, approximately a 10-inch travel distance. The employee’s arm assumes a full forward reach near shoulder level. The doffer is also responsible to thread up the winding machine, empty the spring bin located at the Murata operator’s workstation into bulk boxes, and repair broken ends as needed.

What is my earning potential?

We now offer new competitive hourly rates starting at $16.80 with top pay up to $16.80. In addition, our updated enhanced shift premiums of $1.00 for 12-hour night shifts and $.80 for 8-hour/10-hour night shifts.

This is a 3rd shift position (8-hour shifts) Monday-Friday 12am to 8am.

Are you qualified for the position?

• Place empty tubes into machine cradle.
• Doff packages by stepping up on catwalk and placing package from cradle to conveyor belt.
• Push button to eject empty spring on puck from machine.
• Thread up winding machine as needed.
• Lift and empty spring bin into bulk boxes.
• Repair broken yarn ends as needed.

The Unifi Advantage:

• Competitive Pay
• Paid Vacation: 20hrs @ 3mos, 80hrs@ 6mos, 120hrs@1year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Free On-site Health Clinics
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance Benefits

Partner with Unifi Manufacturing and be a part of our extraordinary team!

The innovation that drives our company makes a difference in the world. That’s why we look for self-starters who believe they can make a difference for our company. We look for amazing skills, diverse perspectives, an inventive spirit, and a never-say-die attitude. Whether our people make their impact on the front lines with customers, in the manufacturing plant, in distribution, product development, marketing, or business management, we’re all here to help our partners win in the market place. That’s how we succeed.

Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. participates in E-Verify. All applicants are subject to a criminal background check, work history review, and drug screening. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. No immigration sponsorship is available for this role.