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FABRIC PULLER
Conover, NC, US
4 days ago Requisition ID: 1316
Position Summary: Supply fabric to automated cutting machines for orders.
Position Responsibilities:
- Pull fabric for orders and deliver to automated machines.
- Responsible for scanning fabric back in after it has been cut and put in the correct location for
- Weigh fabric back from cutting machines and put in correct bin location.
- Weigh fabric returning from outsource teams and from machine operators.
- Cycle count fabric bins to be sure inventory is correct.
- Pull fabric for swatch, scan out fabric, rolland tag the fabric to be sent out for processing.
- At the end of each shift take cut covers from the machine to the sewing department and put in designated area
- Roll fabrics for cut yardage, swatches and for other teams as needed.
- Notify supervisors or other personnel of quality and / or production problems.
- Reject fabrics not meeting specifications.
- Process production tickets by matching to fabrics staged for each production week, and delivering tickets and fabrics to cutters.
- Performs daily and other required inventory cycle counts.
- Maintains neat and orderly work station.
- Wears required safety glasses and other PPE as required; works safely and reports unsafe conditions to Dept. Supervisor.
- Performs other duties as required by supervisor.
Essential Skills and Experience:
- English required for reading tickets and job notes.
Must be knowledgeable in receiving methods to complete job to quantity specifications.
- Must be able to recognize quality problems with fabrics, leather hides, color variations and pattern design.
- Must be knowledgeable in AS400 and have basic computer skills.
- Must be detail oriented.
- Knowledge of fabric characteristics and repeat requirements for application to frame(s).
- Self-motivated and able to work well alone or with others.
- Good verbal and written communication skills; basic computer skills.
- Must be a team player, cooperative, and have a good attendance record.
Valued but not Required Skills and Experience:
Physical demands and work environment:
- Lift / Carry: ability to lift rolls weighing 50- 100 lbs. occasionally; team lift great weights or use mechanical lifting devices.
- Standing: Must be able to stand 8+ hours.
- Push / Pull: Frequent push/pull motion associated with fabric positioning for measuring, storage (push) and delivery to cutters (pull).
- Reach / Handle / Grasp / Feel: Repetitive motions pinching, pulling, rolling, reaching across work table for manipulation of fabric or leather.
- Environment:Indoors, environmentally controlled – 100%.
- Tool Usage:Required to use box utility knife, scissors, hand cutter, weighing, measurement tools throughout the shift.
- Automation:Use of pallet jack or fork truck, fabric carts and other tools to aid in lift and movement. May occasionally use fork lift.
- Near Acuity: Requires close vision of less than 3 feet, with or without corrective lenses, for