Support Associate

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and  LinkedIn.

Summary:  The Weft Creeler is responsible for supplying and maintaining weft yarn packages to ensure uninterrupted production in the weft preparation area. This role focuses on organizing yarn, creeling packages accurately, and ensuring proper material flow into downstream weaving or knitting processes. The Weft Creeler plays a key role in minimizing downtime and maintaining consistent yarn quality throughout the production cycle.

• Load, position, and secure weft yarn packages onto creel racks according to production specifications.
• Thread yarn ends through guides, tension devices, and delivery systems as required.
• Replace empty yarn packages quickly to prevent interruptions in production.
• Verify yarn lot numbers, colors, deniers, and types before use.
• Inspect yarn packages for visible defects such as contamination, breakage, or poor winding.
• Report variations or quality issues immediately to the Weft Supervisor.
• Maintain a consistent and organized supply of weft material to support continuous machine operation.
• Monitor yarn tension, breakage, and unwinding behavior to prevent downstream defects.
• Assist operators by anticipating shortages and replenishing materials proactively.
• Keep creel aisles clean, organized, and free of yarn waste.
• Ensure creel equipment is functioning properly and report mechanical concerns promptly.
• Follow proper handling procedures to reduce yarn damage and waste.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hearing protection, and appropriate footwear.
• Attend Safety Meetings

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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