DMS Creeling Machine Operator

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Milliken & Company

Duncan Stewart Plant

JOB TITLE:              Creeler/ Machine Operator

REPORTS TO:         Shift Supervisor

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:  The Creeler loads yarn and racks yarn on arbors in the creel,

splices, and strips yarn.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT-Ear protection, goggles only as needed

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be able to understand yarn labels and tell the difference between various types of yarn
2. Must be able to load yarn from the conveyor into buggies or onto carts and push
3. Must be able to rack yarn in creel on 6 levels of arbors, which includes bending and reaching
4. Move about on foot, racking at a minimum of 7 seconds per package
5. Must be able to follow instructions, including training instructions such as standard work, creel boards, diagrams of creel, and verbal instructions from management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:    FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

1. Standing: Continuous for 10 hour shifts
2. Sitting:   none                              
3. Moving:  As required to get to all parts of the creel, between trees.
4. Lifting:     Must be able to lift packages up to 22 pounds.
5. Climbing:  Must be able to move up stairs, up to 3 flights as needed
6. Push/Pull: Must be able to push full carts of yarn  
7. Visual Acuity: Must be able to distinguish yarn labels
8. Bending/Stooping: Must be able to access the lowest arbor in the creel which may be only 6” from the floor with full package of yarn in hands
9. Reaching: Must be able to access the top arbor of the creel, which includes lift a full package of yarn above head with arms extended
10.  Other:  Must be able to load, rack, splice according to time studies on standard work instructions in order to meet production

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.