Creeler II

Challenger Turf, Inc.; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenger Turf, Inc. in Dalton, GA is seeking a Creeler II to support tufting operations by maintaining the creel, assisting in changeovers, and ensuring continuous operation on the tufting line.

The role requires attention to fiber handling, ability to work onsite, and teamwork with supervisors and peers. Applicants should be prepared for a hands-on, physical position with regular attendance and safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Education or experience level is required for consideration.
• Demonstrates mastery level of Creeler 1 position.
• Exhibits strong interpersonal skills and communication.
• Able to interact professionally with coworkers, supervisors, vendors and the public.
• Basic mathematics and problem-solving abilities are required.
• Role involves both indoor tufting department work and outdoor surroundings.
• Onsite position with mandatory regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Confirm correct merges of fiber used on the tufting machine.
• Check and adjust position of fiber tubes in creel for accuracy.
• Hang and tie or splice fiber into creel.
• Rotate fiber tubes to maximize creel loads (cutbacks).
• Package dunnage and fiber skids.
• Assist in decreeling machines and packaging spent materials.
• Identify non-conforming fibers to maintain product quality.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical skills

Reasoning abilities

Professional communication

Job description

The Creeler II position is a creel team member who assists in changeovers, maintaining the creel, and assists in keeping the creel operational during tufting operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Confirm correct merges of fiber are being used on the tufting machine
• Check and adjust position of fiber tubes in creel for accuracy
• Hang and tie or splice fiber into creel
• Rotate small and large fiber tubes as needed to maximize creel loads (cutbacks)
• Package dunnage and fiber skids
• Assists in decreeling machines, or removing spent fiber tubes and packaging fiber and dunnage from the creel
• Assists in identifying non-conforming fibers and materials to maintain product efficacy
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment

Qualifications:

• Education or experience level
• Exhibits mastery level of Creeler 1 position
• Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to interact with others (co-workers, supervisors, vendors, and general public) in a professional manner, to accept constructive criticism from Supervisors and equals.
• Mathematical Skills
• Basic mathematics skills are required.
• Reasoning Ability
• Ability to analyze and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations
• This role operates inside and outside of tufting department.
• This is an onsite job and is NOT remote. Regular and predictive attendance is mandatory.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand for long periods of time; walk; use hands and fingers, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and move objects up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Work Authorization:

Before being hired, all new employees will be required to show documentation as proof of authorization to work in the United States via the E-Verify system.