Yarn Packer

Engineered Floors•Dalton, GA

About The Position

The purpose of the Yarn Packer is to wrap or box all yarn in a manner which protects yarn packages from contamination. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Make sure that any buggies of yarn from all shifts have the lot number, Tufting order number, and cone count. Compare yarn package labels against pack out label to ensure that the right yarn lot is being processed. Wrap or box all yarn in a manner which protects yarn packages from contamination. When transporting yarn cases, keep cases fully in squeeze attachment. Make sure work area remains clean at all times. Sweep floor around pack out station daily. Keep debris that could cause a slip, trip or fall out of the floor. Performance Expectations (if applicable): Lifting is required of cones of yarn weighing 10 to 12 pounds 90% of the shift. Standing is required 75% of shift for 20 to 30 minute intervals. Reaching is required for cones of yarn 90% of the shift. Stooping is required occasionally for 10 to 20 second intervals. Bending is required to pack yarn for 40 to 50% of the shift. Must be able to operate a lift truck. Must be able to distinguish color and shade differences.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to read and write.
Must be able to do basic addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication.
Overtime is required on occasion.

Responsibilities

Make sure that any buggies of yarn from all shifts have the lot number, Tufting order number, and cone count.
Compare yarn package labels against pack out label to ensure that the right yarn lot is being processed.
Wrap or box all yarn in a manner which protects yarn packages from contamination.
When transporting yarn cases, keep cases fully in squeeze attachment.
Make sure work area remains clean at all times.
Sweep floor around pack out station daily.
Keep debris that could cause a slip, trip or fall out of the floor.
Operate a lift truck.
Distinguish color and shade differences.
Identify yarn types on sight.
Perform any other duties as assigned.
Report all accidents immediately.