Creeler Operator-11

Essential Duties

• Check lot numbers to ensure that the correct lot is running
• Hang and splice in yarn in creel, i.e. spotting, doubling and cutting back the creel
• Remove exhausted tubes from creel
• Place tube caps on running packages
• Maintain the yarn level and cleanliness of the creel throughout the shift
• Make preparations for boxes and tubes to be removed from creel
• Guide LTO in loading cases or boxes
• Remove all tubes of yarn in the creel or work area that appears to be unusable and follow procedures for disposition
• Perform a walk-through of assigned creel at the beginning of the shift or when moved to a new creel to check overall condition of creel
• Identify and report any maintenance needed at the creel and tag with pink ribbon
• Load yarn into the creel Operator tufting machine as needed i.e. Cut pile, multiple thread-ups, and/or pair machines
• Follow all Operator job procedures while operating machine
• Assist and/or relieve operator in all duties as necessary
• Assist with backing changes

Requirements

• Must be able to recognize letters and numbers to identify yarn lots
• Must be able to distinguish colors
• Must have adequate depth perception
• Must be able to read, write, and have some basic math skills