Twister Operator

Glen Raven; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Glen Raven in Burlington, NC seeks a twister operator to twist yarn packages per training manual and safety standards. You will support production, ensure quality, and prepare yarn from the doubler for end products and shipping, working on a 12-hour night shift.

Candidate must read and follow instructions, perform basic math, work in a team, and stay safety-focused while maintaining production targets.

Qualifications

• Able to read and follow written instructions.
• Basic math skills for daily tasks and quality checks.
• Teamwork and effective communication in a fast-paced environment.
• Willing to receive training and updates on procedures.

Responsibilities

• Follow policies and safe work practices to prevent injuries.
• Report unsafe conditions or injuries to your supervisor immediately.
• Start-up machines after lot changes or cleaning.
• Obtain packages of doubled yarn from rack and place into pots.
• Repair end breaks and splice ends as needed.
• Doff packages and remove waste from spindle discard area.
• Mark cones with assigned color and perform quality checks.
• Identify quality or productivity issues and flag damaged machinery.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic math

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Safety-first mindset

Willing to be trained

Job description

Description

Operate the twister machine to twist packages of yarn according to the operator training manual and safety standards. This position adds value to Glen Raven by their commitment to achieve the highest level of production, quality and safety as well as teamwork when preparing yarn, received from the doubler, to be twisted into an end product and shipped.

• Follow company policies, safe work practices, prevent injury to yourself and other associates
• Report any unsafe work condition or any work related injury to your supervisor immediately
• Start-up machines after lot change or cleaning
• Obtain packages of doubled yarn from rack
• Place packages of doubled yarn into pots
• Repair end breaks
• Doff packages
• Remove waste from spindle supply disc
• Mark cones with assigned color
• Perform quality checks and recognize potential quality and productivity problems
• Flag any damaged machinery and document in flag notebook located at computer desk

Job Details

Operate the twister machine to twist packages of yarn according to the operator training manual and safety standards. This position adds value to Glen Raven by their commitment to achieve the highest level of production, quality and safety as well as teamwork when preparing yarn, received from the doubler, to be twisted into an end product and shipped.

• Follow company policies, safe work practices, prevent injury to yourself and other associates
• Report any unsafe work condition or any work related injury to your supervisor immediately
• Start-up machines after lot change or cleaning
• Obtain packages of doubled yarn from rack
• Place packages of doubled yarn into pots
• Repair end breaks
• Splice ends
• Doff packages
• Remove waste from spindle supply disc
• Mark cones with assigned color
• Perform quality checks and recognize potential quality and productivity problems
• Flag any damaged machinery and document in flag notebook located at computer desk

Experience

• Should take 2 months for someone to learn and become proficient at this job

Key Skills

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions
• Requires some basic math skills
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to multi-task and work in an ever-changing environment with ongoing interruptions
• Willing to be trained/updated on existing skills
• Ability to work solo or with a team
• Ability to communicate with other employees
• Ability to perform job duties safely – SAFETY FIRST

Physical

• Textile Manufacturing Plant environment
• High noise level work area
• Ability to walk and stand
• Ability to stoop, bend, stretch, push and pull
• Physical effort consisting of constant use of hands
• Lifting and moving packages ranging from 5 to 10 pounds

THIS IS A 12-HOUR NIGHT SHIFT POSITION 7am-7pm/ 36-48 hours per week.