Knitting Associate I-1st shift and 2nd shift

PIP Global is a leading supplier of Hand Protection and Personal Protective Equipment to wholesalers and distributors worldwide. With locations throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia, PIP's mission of "Bringing the Best of the World to You®" is fulfilled everyday by providing best-in-class safety products worldwide. Protective Industrial Products (PIP), a global organization headquartered in Albany, New York, is one of the leading global providers of Personal Protective Equipment to distributors. PIP is experiencing terrific growth and currently has an immediate opening for Knitting Associate I 1st shift and 2nd shift.

The primary responsibility of the Knitting Associate I is to perform duties and responsibilities as assigned by department supervisor and associated with monitoring knitting machines and equipment in the production of gloves and sleeves. Associate will be cross trained to work safely in various areas of the knitting department to expand knowledge of the knitting floor. Assignments will be given based on business and operational needs.

Essential Functions

• Clip excess strings or materials from gloves as needed.
• Measure Gloves at required specified times and as situations dictate.
• Monitor lights and machines to ensure continuous operation.
• Notify supervisor or mechanic of any malfunctions.
• Inspect and monitor gloves for defects and flag machines if needed
• Load assigned machine with correct material as required.
• Thread machines and tie-on yarn.
• Operate machines in a safe and efficient manner
• Maintain both a safe and clean work area.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor
  
  

Qualifications

• 0 to 3 months minimum in manufacturing environment
• Ability to understand basic math, add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure
• Ability to walk up to 10 hours a day plus overtime including Fridays
• Ability to work in multi-temperature environments, hot or cool.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs. throughout the entire shift from floor to over-head.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail
  
  

Education

• 1 to 3 months or related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• High School Diploma of GED (Preferred)