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Join Fulfl ex’s growing team
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Saturday, January 29, 2022 |
The Bennington Banner | The Brattleboro Reformer
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Join Fulfl ex’s growing team
BY VERMONT NEWS & MEDIA
Fulfl ex, a Southern Vermont company that enjoys international success with its specialty elastic products, has multiple job openings at its Brattleboro plant for a variety of skill sets.
Fulfl ex is a leading manufacturer of thin-gauge specialty elastics for the medical, industrial, textile, hygiene, food and personal care industries. The company uses natural and synthetic polymers to produce the fi nest custom-manufactured elastic tapes and threads, which are used in a variety of apparel — swimwear, underwear, sportswear, children’s wear and in disposable diapers, health care products, fi tted bedsheets, and many other elasticated products.
The company’s elastic tapes and threads are designed to improve the user experience, optimizing comfort, fi t and performance. The products are fl atter for better fi t and appearance; thin and lightweight; soft and comfortable; high heat resistance; completely launderable; and nonshrinking — they retain original size and tension after many washings. In addition, they will not stain or yellow most fabrics; are effi ciently packaged and lubricated for trouble free sewing; and resistant to chlorine, suntan lotion, salt water and perspiration.
Many of the world’s leading brand names rely on Fulfl ex to provide the suppleness, strength, stretch, comfort and fi t in the diverse range of products where Fulfl ex elastic is used.
The products are sold both within the USA as well as internationally to customers around the world, including China, Korea, Singapore, Japan, Canada, Mexico and Brazil.
Until 2018, Fulfl ex was owned by Rhode Island-based The Moore Co., a family-run business that was founded in 1909. In 2018, Fulfl ex was sold to Garfl ex, a global manufacturer of latex and latexfree elastic rubber products with headquarters in Miami. Fulfl ex factories and warehouses are located throughout Europe, North America and the Asian Pacifi c region to respond rapidly to customers’ needs.
MULTIPLE OPENINGS
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need for masks to prevent the spread of the virus, Fulfl ex has seen exponential growth in its medical supply markets. The company has openings in its Brattleboro plant for a variety of positions from packaging to rubber machine operators for second and third shift.
“Fulfl ex is looking for individuals who pride themselves on having a strong work ethic and want to become part of the Fulfl ex family,” said Don Venice, vice president of operations. “Fulfl ex prides itself on its diverse culture and commitment to employee growth and success, while having a presence in the global market.”
As such, Fulfl ex provides inhouse training to help employees further develop the special skills necessary to work in the rubber industry. The salary ranges from $19.53 per hour to $23.72 per hour post training, and the company offers a competitive benefi ts package that includes a comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan, as well as 401(k) with a company match.
How to apply: Walk-ins are welcome; stop in between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.; apply on Indeed.com or on the company website at www.fulfl ex.com.
Putney School is a progressive place
BY VERMONT NEWS & MEDIA
PUTNEY — It takes a lot of people with diverse talents, skills and experience to keep the 230-student Putney School running.
The independent residential high school has 110 employees, ranging from the head of school to gardener, from teachers to maintenance staff; it also includes a couple of farmers, as well as fundraising professionals.
But all must believe in the credo that “building a just and inclusive community is a shared responsibility,” according to Randy Smith, assistant head of school.
The private school, one of several located in Putney, was founded in 1935 by noted progressive education pioneer Carmelita Hinton. Its motto is “progressive education for a sustainable future,” and its staff, faculty, and students are all “committed to the ideals of social justice.”
“We’re a progressive school; we value collaboration,” Smith says.
The ethos of the school is that the school is a community.
“You pitch in where you can and when you can,” he says.
The school is currently advertising for several full-time positions, ranging from housekeeper to director of development, admissions counselor and dean of students, and will soon be opening up applications for its part-time staff for its summer arts school. It recently hired a new head of school, Danny O’Brien, to replace Emily Jones, who is stepping down at the end of June. O’Brien currently heads the High Mountain Institute in Colorado.
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The school is advertising for several full-time positions, ranging from housekeeper to director of development, admissions counselor and dean of students, and will soon be opening up applications for its part-time staff for its summer arts school.
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The Putney School, an independent residential high school, has 110 employees, ranging from the head of school to gardener, from teachers to maintenance staff ; it also includes a couple of farmers, as well as fundraising professionals.
The Putney School advertises local and regionally, as well as keeping a detailed list of positions open on its website. Apply via email at employment@ putneyschool.org, or visit putneyschool.org/employment.
The housekeeping position includes a variety of duties from moving furniture and cleaning
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“All must believe in the credo that “building a just and inclusive community is a shared responsibility,” according to Randy Smith, assistant head of school.
buildings, to working with students on their cleaning assignments. And this being Vermont, the housekeepers also pitch in on snow removal.
“We do a ton of hiring every year for our summer program,” Smith says, and the school is currently looking for teachers and dorm heads for its Putney School Summer Arts program.
“Summer Arts is an opportunity for teens to experience the visual and performing arts, as well as rural living on a Vermont farm ,” he says. The program runs for four weeks and hosts 120 students.
“Because of our commitment to the surrounding community, we always look for new hires locally prior to reaching out regionally or nationally. In addition our benefi ts and salaries are competitive and your lunch is on the school,” says Smith.
Employment is relatively stable at the school, and he says there is not a large amount of turnover among the staff. Between retirements and departures, he estimates the school has to fi ll between fi ve and 10 positions a year.
“We’re kind of like a town,” he says, with a wide variety of people, and a lot of different responsibilities and experiences. “We have a huge variety of types of employment.”
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The Putney School’s motto is “progressive education for a sustainable future,” and its staff , faculty, and students are all “committed to the ideals of social justice.”
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| Saturday, January 29, 2022
