Sprinturf Chatsworth GA Creeler Operator

PlayCore; Chatsworth (GA); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life, pet ins

401K

Vacation

10 Paid Holidays Plus 1 Personal Paid

Attendance bonuses

Job summary

PlayCore is hiring for a creeler in Georgia to support tufting operations by preparing, maintaining, and managing yarn on creels. The role focuses on ensuring continuous yarn supply to tufting machines and seamless production flow.

Responsibilities include threading, tying, and organizing yarn packages, assisting with backing changes, and maintaining a clean work area while adhering to safety guidelines. Lifting up to 25 pounds is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in textile manufacturing or tufting processes preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and work as part of a crew.

Responsibilities

• Add, remove, or reposition yarn packages on creels.
• Tie in yarn packages, ensuring knots are clipped correctly.
• Remove empty tubes from the creel.
• Remove yarn packages of old lots and prepare them for return to inventory.
• Help tufting machine operators with backing changes.
• Check yarn tube labels for proper lot number.
• Keep work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Follow all safety guidelines.
• Work alongside tufting machine operators to ensure efficient workflow and meet production goals.
• Notify supervisor immediately of any safety, quality, or productivity issues.
• Other duties may be assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Textile manufacturing experience

Job description

Shift: Day Shift – 7:00am to 7:00pm Swing Shift

Pay Rate: $15.00

Summary

A creeler is responsible for preparing, maintaining, and managing yarn on creels, ensuring a continuous and efficient supply to the tufting machines by adding or removing yarn as needed. Creelers ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the tufting process, which includes setting up, threading, and managing yarn supplies. Creelers work closely with tufting machine operators and menders as part of a crew who are responsible for producing first quality artificial turf.

Responsibilities

• Add, remove, or reposition yarn packages on creels.
• Tie in yarn packages, ensuring knots of clipped correctly.
• Remove empty tubes from the creel.
• Remove yarn packages of old lots and prepare them for return to inventory.
• Help tufting machine operators with backing changes.
• Check yarn tube labels for proper lot number.
• Keep work area in a clean and orderly manner.
• Follow all safety guidelines.
• Work alongside tufting machine operators to ensure efficient workflow and meet production goals.
• Notify supervisor immediately of any safety, quality, or productivity issues.
• Other duties may be assigned by Manager or Supervisor.

Requirements Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds throughout the shift in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of quickly identifying and addressing issues in the tufting process.
• Works well in a team environment and communicates effectively with other team members.
• Previous experience in textile manufacturing or tufting processes preferred.

Benefits

• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, life, pet insurance, etc. on day one
• 401K
• Vacation
• 10 Paid Holidays Plus 1 Personal Paid Holiday
• Attendance Bonuses

PlayCore and its family of brands considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.