D Shift - Creeler

Culp,-Inc.; Stokesdale (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Culp, Inc. in North Carolina is seeking a Creeler to load yarns onto knitting machines efficiently and safely. You will manage twelve machines and ensure yarn integrity during transfers while adhering to safety procedures.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and the ability to organize multiple priorities in a manufacturing environment. Prior experience is preferred, and candidate must be able to follow procedures and maintain clean, safe work areas.

Qualifications

• Read and verify yarns printed on knitting tickets.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Creeler will creel twelve machines total.
• Keep yarn from being damaged while transferring from yarn boxes to yarn pin trucks.
• Stack yarn on yarn pin trucks only one layer above top row of pins.
• Creelers are responsible for removing empty cones and breaking down yarn boxes.
• Follow all safety procedures/policies and advise management of any unsafe conditions.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read yarns

Manufacturing experience

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Commitment to company values

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Position Summary: The Creeler is primarily responsible for creeling assigned yarns on correct knitting machines in an efficient and safe manner.

Position Responsibilities:

• Creeler will creel twelve (12) machines total.
• Keep yarn from being damaged while transferring from yarn boxes to yarn pin trucks.
• Stack yarn on yarn pin trucks only one layer above top row of pins.
• Creelers are responsible for removing empty cones and breaking down yarn boxes.
• Follow all safety procedures/policies and advise management of any unsafe conditions.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Role Qualifications/Essential Skills and Experience:

• Associate must be able to read and verify yarns printed on knitting tickets with Knitter and Knitting Mechanic.
• Related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong team player.
• Commitment to company values.

Reporting to This Position: n/a

Physical demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. and push/pull up to foot 29.6 lbs. with the use of equipment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• PPE: Hearing protection required at all times on knit floor; safety glasses required while using compressed air
• Driver’s License Required: No

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