Tufting Seasonal Creeler II | 2nd Shift

Responsibilities:    

• Creel for both Warping and Tufting machines as assigned.  

• Utilizing creel diagram, creel racks and maintain them as necessary for each shop order.  

• Creeling functions include stripping, doubling creels, creel inspections, etc.  

• Ensure quality and accuracy that labels on boxes of yarn and in cones match the shop order for quality purposes. 

• Pack yarn into boxes, count the number of cones in each box and prepare packing label when set is complete. Identify and correct different yarn defects while monitoring a running creel.  

• Dispose of recyclable and scrap materials properly.  

• Complete and distribute all associated paperwork.  

• Perform creel shifts as directed.  

• Thread ends during normal operation without crossing ends or missing guides.  

• Change blades in air splices and dispose of blade properly. 

• Assist in keeping the entire facility clean. Maintain a neat and orderly work space.  

• Serve as a member of a team, attend and actively participate in meetings (could be before or after shift) and work toward team goals. 

• Participate in team building activities as planned.  

• Provide respectful feedback to team members as necessary.  

• Expected to ‘flow to work’ to service customers and business needs.  

• Gain and maintain all necessary skills to perform jobs as assigned. Attend all training classes as scheduled for individual and team development.  

• Safely complete other assigned duties as needed.    

Requirements:  

This position will require standing, heavy and/or repeated lifting, bending, stooping, reaching overhead or crawling for long periods of time. Verbally communicate in English with team members about team needs and daily/weekly goals; participate in team meetings, provide feedback and contribute to team’s goals. Comply with all required OSHA, SAFE, and plant specific safety rules and regulations.   Preferred Manufacturing experience preferred.