CREELER

Tarkett•Calhoun, GA

About The Position

Job Summary: The Creeler is responsible for setting up and maintaining creels to ensure a steady supply of fiber to the tufting machine. This role involves unloading fiber pallets, monitoring fiber supply during production, and ensuring smooth operations in support of the tufting process. The Creeler plays an essential part in maintaining efficiency and quality in the production of turf. Key Responsibilities: Load bobbins of fiber onto creels, ensuring proper alignment to supply tufting machines. Monitor fiber supply during production, replacing empty bobbins promptly to minimize downtime. Inspect fiber for quality, identifying and removing defective material before it enters the production process. Assist tufting operators with any yarn-related issues during production Collaborate with the production team to ensure the correct types, colors, and amounts of fiber are used for each job. Maintain a clean and organized creeling area and follow company policies, safety procedures, and industry regulations to ensure a safe and efficient work environment. Qualifications and Requirements: Ability to lift and handle 10 lbs. and stand for extended periods. Attention to detail in managing yarn quality and ensuring proper setup. Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly with machine operators and supervisors. Experience in manufacturing environment with prior knowledge working with creels or tufting machines preferred but not required. What We Offer A commitment that Safety is #1 Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options! Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements. Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process. We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption. We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation. Who we are: With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe. Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach. www.tarkett-group.com Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best. As a worldwide leader of the flooring industry, we design, manufacture and provide our customers the most innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions. At Tarkett, we cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship with respect and trust. We make conscious choices, for people and for the planet and we commit to be next to your every step of the way. At Tarkett we help create great spaces. We believe in taking care of our people, our customers and our planet. We believe in being agile and performance-driven in everything that we do in order to find the best flooring and sports surface solutions. https://www.tarkett.com/

Requirements

Ability to lift and handle 10 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
Attention to detail in managing yarn quality and ensuring proper setup.
Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly with machine operators and supervisors.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing environment with prior knowledge working with creels or tufting machines preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Load bobbins of fiber onto creels, ensuring proper alignment to supply tufting machines.
Monitor fiber supply during production, replacing empty bobbins promptly to minimize downtime.
Inspect fiber for quality, identifying and removing defective material before it enters the production process.
Assist tufting operators with any yarn-related issues during production
Collaborate with the production team to ensure the correct types, colors, and amounts of fiber are used for each job.
Maintain a clean and organized creeling area and follow company policies, safety procedures, and industry regulations to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.