Extrusion Operator: Yarn Production & Quality

Tarkett; Georgia; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Safety first culture

Career growth

Job summary

Tarkett is seeking an Extrusion Operator to support multiple extrusion machines. The role focuses on runability, yarn path management, quality checks, and efficient packaging of finished yarn products. The operator will work with crew leaders to execute product changes and maintain safe, organized work areas.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, basic math skills, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. The position offers competitive benefits and aligns with Tarkett's commitment to safety and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read safety rules and supervisor instructions.
• Ability to write pertinent information on cases.
• Ability to communicate effectively with operators, crew leader, supervisor and plant management.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Capable of safely lifting 50 lbs.
• Able to pass Ishihara color vision test.

Responsibilities

• Operate extruders and be familiar with Godet rolls, switches, heaters and aspirators.
• Understand yarn path and rethread the extrusion machine as needed.
• Keep yarn wraps removed from rolls for quality.
• Operate and doff winders when yarn cycle completes.
• Perform online yarn quality checks (shade, air tack, winding, labels).
• Pack out yarn on stretch wrap carts and label correctly.
• Transport yarn buggy to stretch wrap station for packaging.
• Assist crew leaders during product and spin pack changes.
• Assist other operators when needed.
• Maintain general housekeeping and document logs.
• Report discrepancies to the crew leader and supervisor.

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent

Job description

Tarkett is seeking an Extrusion Operator to support multiple extrusion machines. The role focuses on runability, yarn path management, quality checks, and efficient packaging of finished yarn products. The operator will work with crew leaders to execute product changes and maintain safe, organized work areas.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, basic math skills, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. The position offers competitive benefits and aligns with Tarkett's commitment to safety and