Card Operator

U.S. Cotton, LLC•Monroe, NC

About The Position

The Card Operator maintains carding and IDF equipment and work areas to support efficient operation. The role includes repairing sliver breaks and IDF breaks or chokes, loading empty cans for doffing, staging full cans, cleaning assigned cards using proper lockout/tagout procedures, and processing re-workable waste in designated hoppers. The operator must follow safety procedures, wear required personal protective equipment, report unsafe conditions, and keep the work area and machines clean. The operator must be able to learn and perform scheduled job procedures independently and keep the assigned job functioning.

Requirements

Previous mechanical experience.
Must be able to learn and perform all scheduled job procedures independently and keep the assigned job functioning at all times.
Must be able to remain upright and walking during 12-hour shifts.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must wear required personal protective equipment and adhere to safety rules and procedures.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Repair broken sliver ends as needed to maintain efficiency.
Keep waste out of suction chambers.
Load empty cans for doffing.
Thoroughly clean assigned cards each shift using proper LOTO procedures.
Repair breaks and chokes in the IDF as needed to maintain 95% set efficiency standards.
Stage full card cans in the appropriate area after doffing.
Sweep the card area as needed to maintain cleanliness.
Run re-workable waste in appropriate waste hoppers.
Do not remove lumps or tags from the cylinder or doffer on cotton cards; inform the technician immediately so they can be removed.
Report unsafe conditions or practices to management immediately.
Perform other duties assigned by management.
Wear required personal protective equipment and follow safety rules and procedures.
Keep the work area and machines clean.