Mender (4676)

The Recreational Group; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from day one after 30

401k match after 30 days

Job summary

The Recreational Group in Dalton, GA seeks a Mender to support the tufting operation on-site. The role emphasizes defect detection, accurate roll measurement, and meticulous paperwork to keep production aligned with orders.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail. This position offers growth within a hands-on manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Understanding of packaging and shipping.

Responsibilities

• Check the carpet for defects and repair those defects.
• Notify the machine operator of defects.
• Ensure defects not fixed are reported to the Tufting Floor Supervisor.
• Measure the length of each produced roll accurately.
• Ensure the correct roll number is placed on the roll ticket and paperwork.
• Know roll sizes from work orders and that yarn colors are tufted correctly.
• Use the hand tape measure on the machine and measure roll size accurately.
• Ensure the right yarn is used for tufting.
• Look for pull downs, crossovers and empty needles and LOOPS!
• Mend breakouts and clip all mends.
• Assist operator and Creeler when the machine is not running.
• Write up tickets for every roll tufted with accurate, legible information matching paperwork.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Packaging and shipping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Controlled Products - Dalton, GA, Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.00Hourly, Job Summary: The Mender is ultimately responsible for assisting the tufting machine operator with any and all task that require more than one person to complete.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• To check the carpet for any defects and repair those defects.
• To notify the machine operator of all defects.
• To ensure all defects not fixed are brought to the attention of the Tufting Floor Supervisor.
• To measure the length of each roll that is produced. The rolls MUST be measured accurately.
• To ensure the proper roll number is placed on the roll ticket and paperwork
• Know what the roll sizes are from work order and that the right yarn colors are being tufted
• Use the hand tape measure set up on machine and need to always measure roll size accurately
• Need to make sure right yarn is being tufting
• Look and check for pull downs, crossovers and empty needles and LOOPS!
• Mend all breakouts and clip all mends
• Dump rolls in floor and tie off for lift driver
• Assist operator and Creeler at all times when machine is not running
• Mender will write up tickets for every roll tufted- information needs to be accurate and legible – and match worker order paperwork.
• Ticket will be stapled on roll
• Accountably- Clip mends, roll size accuracy, paperwork accuracy, yarn crossovers, dark line from mend, missing thatch, missing stalk yarn, streaks throughout width of roll, steaks from texture, Dark line/band, Light line/band, low line, shag line.
• The above referenced individual is responsible for all of the above and anything else deemed necessary by Management.

Responsible for additional duties and accountabilities that will be assigned as needed.

Benefits:

• Will be eligible for health insurance the first day of the first full month following 30 days employed with The Recreational Group
• 401k match (30 day waiting period)

Qualifications: Required Skills/Abilities:

• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Understanding of packaging and shipping

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing
• Ability to lift 25 pounds