TMO

CONTROLLED PRODUCTS LLC; Dalton (GA); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 54,443,000; Full time

Job summary

CONTROLLED PRODUCTS LLC in Dalton, GA is seeking a Tufting Machine Operator to manage setup, operation, and routine maintenance of the tufting line. You will monitor creels, oversee menders, complete production paperwork, and adjust equipment for quality rolls.

The role requires strong attention to detail, safety awareness, and teamwork, with physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery in a warehouse or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to read work orders and produce reports.
• Capable of manual material handling and using basic tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee creel loading and yarn tracking.
• Monitor menders to ensure proper inspection and repair of turf.
• Complete paperwork including roll tags and production orders.
• Thread needles, fix pull-downs, replace blades/hooks, and change backing.
• Ensure safety and follow supervisor instructions; sign off on work orders.
• Perform weight checks and ensure yarn lot accuracy throughout runs.

Skills

Machinery operation

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary: The Tufting Machine Operator (TMO) is responsible for the overall operation and performance of the tufting machine to which they are assigned. This includes machine setup, monitoring, routine maintenance, and quality control of finished products. The operator must demonstrate strong attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.Duties/Responsibilities:To oversee creelers and ensure the creel is loaded with the correct yarn and is being tied correctlyTo oversee their menders to ensure the turf is being properly inspected and mendedTo ensure all paperwork (roll tags, creel out tags, and production orders) is filled out correctlyTo run the machine, this entails threading needles, fixing pull-downs, changing blades and hooks, and changing backing when neededThe above-referenced individual is responsible for all of the above and anything else deemed necessary by ManagementGet a work order from the supervisorAfter the machine is set up and tied in, a weight check needs to be done and signed off on the work orderMake sure yarn lots are correctFirst tufted roll should be laid out on the floor for inspection- Work order needs to be signed off by QC or supervisorOther quality checks: Streaks throughout the width of the roll, streaks from texture, dark line/band, light line/band, low line, shag line, crossed end on A/B Thread up.Make sure you have enough backing to run the rollNeed to manage the creel to make sure yarn is in the creel and cut back if needed.Check all roll sizesWhen near the end of a work order, know what your next work order is to determine what status is on yarn – weather yarn will stay on the machine or strip the creel.Turn in work order to supervisorQuestion anything that seems incorrect with the supervisorAlways stop the machine if anything seems unsafeResponsible for additional duties and accountabilities that will be assigned as needed.Required Skills/Abilities:Previous experience operating machinery in a warehouse or manufacturing settingAbility to handle materials and perform basic materials handling tasksOrganizational skills and attention to detailTime management with a proven ability to meet deadlinesEducation and Experience:High school diploma or equivalentPhysical Requirements:Ability to lift 50 poundsAbility to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shiftAbility to bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch as needed to perform job dutiesAbility to use hands and fingers for repetitive motions, including grasping, handling, and operating tools or controlsAbility to push or pull light materials, carts, or palletsAbility to reach above shoulder level or below waist level as requiredAbility to visually inspect materials, labels, and equipment, including close vision and color differentiationAbility to hear alarms, machine sounds, and verbal instructions in a production environmentAbility to work in a manufacturing environment that may include noise, heat, dust, or moving machinery