Job Description: Mill worker/textile support staff.
Hours: Monday thru Thursday 9am to 5pm (or 8:30 to 4:30), Friday until 12:30 or 1pm. 35-hour work week Entry level position must have sewing skills.
Starting pay is $12.00 Two-month probation period.
Benefits:
Thistle Hill offers a greater amount of flexibility with personal time and daily schedule than most businesses. Family is important, sick children or family members need care. We understand short, unexpected occurrences. However, we are looking for a person who can make a commitment to a weekly schedule year-round.
- Full time employees receive one personal or sick day per month after the probation period.
- After 6 months, eligible for health benefits (negotiable)
- Vacation: 5 days per year with an additional day for every additional year. Six paid holidays.
- Year end bonus based on the mill’s production.
- Simple IRA contribution of 3% . Employee can put in whatever they choose.
Individual should have the following skills: Sewing by machine and hand
We will teach:
- Cloth inspection and finishing
- Quill winding
- Cone winding
- Creel set up and take down
- Tying in warps
- Weaving on the power and hand looms
Individual must be able:
- Lift warp beam with one or two other people
- Must be able to stand on concrete floor
- Must be able to drive in winter weather
- Must have good hand skills
- Must be able to be flexible changing from tasks during the day
- Long-term commitment to Thistle Hill Weavers
- Must work well with everyone on the team. Good natured, sense of humor helps, doesn’t mind chaos.
Please review our web site www.thistlehillweavers.com. Email resume to rabbitgoodythw@gmail.com. Call 518 284 2729.
