Tube Handler/Yarn Salvage Operator

Milliken & Company; Mayodan (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Tube Handler/Yarn Salvage Operator. This position involves identifying yarn defects, operating machinery, and ensuring quality control in a production environment. Ideal candidates require physical stamina and the ability to work in a loud warehouse setting with safety gear.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate air hose and other tools.
• Comfortable lifting 4-10 lbs. and standing for long periods.
• Tugger experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify yarn tube color and recognize defective yarns.
• Push carts to production floor and doff full packages.
• Clean work area and sort damaged tubes.

Skills

Ability to read and recognize colors

Finger dexterity

Ability to operate air hose

Tools

Utility knife

Back winder

Air hose

Job description

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical, and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

POSITION TITLE / LOCATION

Tube Handler/Yarn Salvage Operator

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Machine Operator – Tube Handler/Yarn Salvage Operator

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Senior Production Manager

The operator is responsible for identifying non-conformities in the Quality System related to their area of responsibility and reporting them to the Production Manager, P.I. Department, or ISO Management representative.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify yarn tube color and recognize defective yarns.
• Push cart to production floor.
• Cut yarn from tubes, recycle mixed or damaged yarn.
• Ensure proper stock identification.
• Doff full packages; place doffed packages with correct blend and lot number.
• Operate tugger.
• Use compressed air to blow off.
• Place empty tubes into holder.
• Place packages on creel pin for rewinding.
• Label tubes.
• Reel off yarn on each returned tube.
• Ensure correct placement of labels in tubes.
• Sort damaged or cracked tubes for recycling.
• Stack empty boxes and pallet bottoms as needed.
• Sort strapping from tube boxes.
• Clean work area.
• Operate back winder as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read and recognize all colors.
• Operate air hose and broom.
• Push and pull, lifting as needed.
• Operate tugger and printer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Tugger experience.
• Operator experience.
• Back winder experience.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Operate tugger.
• Use utility knife.
• Finger dexterity.

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME

On-the-job training.

MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Utility knife.
• Back winder.
• Air hose.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Ear plugs.
• Steel toe safety shoes.
• Safety glasses.
• Cut-resistant gloves and sleeves.
• Dust mask.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Standing/walking approximately 8 hours per day (95%).
• Sitting for about 10% of the day.
• Moving throughout the plant (95%).
• Lifting 4-10 lbs. packages (25%).
• Climbing to top of range (approx. 16 ft) (35%).
• Push/pull 8-12 lbs. force, reach 55-60 inches, perform repetitive motions (95%).
• Bending to pick objects from the floor (95%).
• Read labels and complete forms (100%).

WORK ENVIRONMENT / SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION

This role operates in a manufacturing facility, working around moving mechanical parts and powered industrial vehicles. Noise levels are loud, temperatures can exceed 100°F, and humidity can be over 98%.

SHIFT/WORK HOURS

Typically, 7 AM – 3 PM. Schedule may vary based on open positions and business needs. Weekends and holidays may be scheduled accordingly.

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected characteristic.