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Machine Operator - Nights

Stanfield's Ltd.
Truro, NS

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Job details

Full-time | Contract | Fixed term contract

Skills

English
High school diploma or GED
Assembly
College diploma
Communication skills
Mechanical knowledge
Time management

Full job description

Stanfield’s Ltd. – Sock Manufacturing Operations
Location:
Stanfield’s Ltd.
1 Logan Street, Truro, Nova Scotia

Night Shift: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m., Monday night to Friday morning (4, 12 hour shifts)

Stanfield’s Ltd. is currently hiring for multiple full-time contract manufacturing positions within our Sock Department. We are seeking motivated, detail-oriented individuals to join our production team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Available Opportunities

Toe Closure Operator / Turner – Sock Department
Knitting Machine Operator
Washing & Boarding Operator – Sock Department

Applicants may be considered for one or more roles based on skills, experience, and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Toe Closure Operations

Receive knit sock batches from Knitting Operations and place bundles in designated bins.
Perform toe closure using manual or automatic sewing machines.
Properly load socks into automatic toe-closing machines to prevent jams or damage.
Inspect at least one sock per bundle for seam quality and defects (e.g., skipped stitches, holes).
Use specified thread colours and change thread as required.
Ensure thread paths and eyelets are correctly set.
Clean toe-closing machines as required to ensure safe operation and consistent quality.

Turning Operations

Receive completed sock batches from the Sewing Supervisor.
Load sock bundles into turning machine bins.
Cut ties and load socks onto turning machine tubes to turn socks right-side out.
Monitor product condition and identify visible defects.
Clean turning machines as required.

Knitting Machine Operation & Setup

Operate assigned hosiery knitting machines in accordance with machine tags (QST 110).
Verify machine tags for accuracy (machine number, yarn type, lot number, style, colour, and size).
Ensure machines run automatically and drop finished socks into designated containers.
Maintain yarn inventory using FIFO (First-In, First-Out) principles.

Machine Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Perform preventative maintenance and routine cleaning, including blowing down machines at least three times per shift.
Monitor machines for operational issues and report concerns promptly.
Communicate equipment issues to mechanics or supervisors and ensure machines are not restarted until resolved.
Maintain working knowledge of machine assembly, disassembly, and adjustment.

Washing & Drying Operations

Receive work trucks of socks for washing.
Load washing machines with correct sock quantities, water, steam, and chemicals.
Follow posted wash formulas and monitor wash cycles.
Inspect socks for colour bleeding, whiteness, and appearance.
Transfer socks to extractors and dryers and operate equipment per specifications.
Unload dryers and prepare socks for the next production stage.

Boarding Operations

Set boarding machine speed, temperature, and size forms according to style requirements.
Load socks properly onto boarding forms, ensuring alignment and flat lay.
Monitor and adjust boarding processes to meet quality standards.
Inspect boarding forms for damage or burrs.
Load boarded socks into work trucks and segregate defective items.

Quality Control & Documentation

Monitor quality throughout all stages of production.
Identify and report nonconforming product to the Supervisor.
Ensure only acceptable product advances to the next process.
Complete piecework tickets and record clock numbers accurately.
Assist with NCR tagging and nonconforming product procedures per QMS-08.

Safety, Compliance & Housekeeping

Perform all duties safely and in compliance with company Health & Safety policies.
Follow work instructions, procedures, and quality management requirements.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Education & Experience

High school or college diploma, or equivalent experience.
Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
Ability to work under time constraints with minimal supervision.

Skills & Competencies

Proven mechanical aptitude.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Effective organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Basic English reading, oral, and written communication skills.

Working Conditions

Travel: None
Environment: 100% plant-based
Physical Demands: Moderate to high intensity; walking, sitting, lifting up to 35 lbs regularly, visual accuracy, and sustained focus
Mental Effort: Moderate, with occasional higher levels of concentration required

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