Mill Worker — Full Time

Post Details

• Posted: 3/19/26
• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: 101 Maple Street, White River Junction, VT
• How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to peggy@junctionfibermill.com.

The Position

The Mill Worker position is an entry-level role at Junction Fiber Mill with a strong focus on dyeing. You will start with mill assistance tasks—hanking, labeling, skein winding, packaging—and, with training, work up to operating our large machines (carder, pin drafter, spinner, etc.). This role includes dyeing wool 2–3 days per week following JFM recipes and quality standards. You’ll support JFM’s manufacturing by running production equipment, scouring wool, dyeing wool, packaging/labelling, and following safety procedures, all while embodying Junction Fiber Mill’s core competencies. You’ll also contribute to broader JFM safety, facilities, and quality goals.

Pay

• Training period: $21.00/hour
• After training: $24.25/hour (upon demonstrating competency operating all machinery and the ability to open, close, and operate the mill solo)

Hours

• Minimum 32 hours per week, including one weekend day
• Daytime shifts; specific schedules set with the team and may vary with production needs

Benefits

• 401(k) (eligible after one year of full-time employment)
• Accrued paid time off and sick time
• Significant discount on JFM yarn
• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) up to $250/month
• Opportunity to use our facilities for personal processing after the training period
• Option to attend and work fiber festivals (e.g., NY Sheep & Wool, Maryland Sheep & Wool) with accommodation

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Follow all established procedures and adhere to safety protocols
• Dye fiber/wool 2–3 days per week per JFM specifications (mix/measure dyes, maintain logs, color-match, rinse/finish, and dry)
• Learn to operate and maintain picker, carder, pin drafter, spinner, skein winder, and hanker
• Mill assistance: hank, wind, label, and package yarn; move materials between stations
• Learn to scour wool and ensure fiber cleanliness ahead of processing
• Ensure accuracy of job labeling and tracking
• Learn to pick and pack orders using Shopify and ring up orders using our Square POS system
• Represent the mill to visitors and give brief tours when needed

Minimum Job Requirements

• Strong commitment to yarn quality and safety
• Alignment with JFM’s mission, goals, and Core Competencies
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strong math skills
• Comfort using computers and following digital SOPs
• Positive, professional communication
• Must be 18 years or older

Success Factors / Competencies

• Open to continuous change; suggests and supports continuous improvement
• Highly detail-oriented with strong follow-through
• Understands how daily work connects to bigger outcomes
• Provides excellent service to internal and external customers
• Sets high standards, meets deadlines, learns from mistakes, receptive to feedback
• Effective communicator; collaborates in team problem-solving and decision-making
• Maintains a positive attitude; communicates effectively in person, between teams, and via email

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs with assistance; 25 lbs frequently
• Stand for full shifts; regularly bend, reach, lift
• Occasional stooping; climbing steps and step-ladders
• Wear hearing protection (provided) during loud operations
• Communicate effectively in a loud environment
• Wear a face mask while working with dyes

Work Environment

• Loud environment due to running machinery (hearing protection provided)
• Work with raw wool
• Summer humidity may be high to support processing

Safety

• Safety is everyone’s responsibility
• Maintain a safe, ergonomically sound workspace; identify and correct unsafe conditions
• Participate in safety and compliance training and encourage 100% team participation

Uniform / PPE

• No jewelry or loose/dangling clothing around machinery
• Long hair tied back
• Hearing protection when loud equipment is on (provided)
• Face mask + gloves while handling dye powder (provided)

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law. Junction Fiber Mill provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the application process and to perform essential job functions.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter and resume to peggy@junctionfibermill.com.