Carpet Tufting Creeler – Yarn Feeder

Mohawk Industries; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, a Fortune 500 flooring leader, is seeking a yarn handler for its tufting operation in Dalton, GA. You will manage yarn supply to the tufting machine, ensuring correct lots and smooth feed, while maintaining safety and housekeeping in a noisy industrial setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and basic math skills; color vision testing is required. This role offers day or night shifts and opportunities to learn machine operation and backing changes within a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must pass color blind test; variations on color Hue test preferred.
• Basic English grammar, reading, and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and hang cones of yarn on creels to feed the tufting machine.
• Unpack yarn, load into creel, splice ends, remove empty cones and cap hung yarn.
• Ensure correct lot numbers are used and feed yarn into the machine.
• Move yarn into buggies, haul to creel area, and hang on racks.
• Blow back yarn lines to operator when needed and assist with breaks.
• Assist with backing changes and learn machine operation for breaks.
• Climb up to 4 flights of stairs as needed and maintain housekeeping and safety compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Manual dexterity

Mechanical skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mohawk Industries, a Fortune 500 flooring leader, is seeking a yarn handler for its tufting operation in Dalton, GA. You will manage yarn supply to the tufting machine, ensuring correct lots and smooth feed, while maintaining safety and housekeeping in a noisy industrial setting.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and basic math skills; color vision testing is required. This role offers day or night shifts and opportunities to learn machine operation and backing changes within a