How to hire a creeler

How to hire a creeler, step by step

Here's a step-by-step creeler hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a creeler job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new creeler
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The creeler hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a creeler to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a creeler that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of creelers.

   Type of Creeler	Description	Hourly rate
   Creeler		$11-39

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Yarn Packages
   • Pallets
   • Lot Numbers
   • Snips
   • Waste Containers
   • Safety Regulations
   • Machine Operators
   • RAN
   • Tufting Machines
   • Creel Racks
   • Color Changes
   • Spindles
   • Clean Machines
   • Full Packages

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   Responsibilities:

   • Make yarn for Nike, Hanes, Gildan, etc.
   • Creel for tufting machine and warper
   • Stage pallets in shipping area via forklift page electric pallet jack.
   • Work around and supervise heavy machinery to ensure that it run smoothly.
   • Adhere to all company safety and PPE requirements, including good housekeeping.
   • Remove full bobbins of yarn from machine spindles and replace with empty bobbin.

   More creeler duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your creeler job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A creeler can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, creelers' average salary in idaho is 45% less than in pennsylvania.
   • Seniority. Entry-level creelers 71% less than senior-level creelers.
   • Certifications. A creeler with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a creeler's salary.

   Average creeler salary

   $44,632yearly

   $21.46 hourly rate

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   Entry-level creeler salary

   $24,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average creeler salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	North Carolina	$38,566	$19
   2	Georgia	$37,699	$18
   3	Tennessee	$34,784	$17

   Average creeler salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Mannington Mills	$46,530	$22.37	4
   2	Tarkett North America Holding Inc	$45,469	$21.86	1
   3	Mohawk Industries	$43,699	$21.01	16
   4	Bloomsburg Carpet	$42,998	$20.67	2
   5	Shaw Industries	$39,668	$19.07	1
   6	Randstad North America, Inc.	$34,997	$16.83
   7	Kelly Services	$32,445	$15.60	15
   8	Automation Personnel Services	$28,920	$13.90	2
   9	NESCO	$28,366	$13.64
   10	Engineered Floors	$28,240	$13.58	6
   11	Peoplelink Staffing Solutions	$28,209	$13.56
   12	Culp	$28,027	$13.47
   13	Renfro Corporation	$27,105	$13.03

4. Writing a creeler job description

   A creeler job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a creeler job description:

   Creeler job description example

   Founded in 1976 Bloomsburg Carpet Ind., Inc. is universally recognized as an American textile industry leader in luxury, quality and innovative carpet design. The Bloomsburg Carpet Mill is located in scenic Bloomsburg, Pa., where there is continuous expansion on the different patterns, styles and colors of carpet being woven.

   We take pride in the generations of families, many 2nd and 3rd generation workers, that have chosen to be part of Bloomsburg Carpet. We are a high-tech company that provides a warm work environment with foremen who know all shift workers by name. This is a job you can enjoy with welcoming coworkers in a clean factory environment. There is opportunity for growth and advancement in all positions.

   
   

   Job Summary / Responsibilities

   keywords: Creeler for Carpet Mill

   We are seeking Creelers to join us in our Bloomsburg Carpet mill in Bloomsburg, PA. We will train!

   
   

   A creel is a very large frame that holds cones of yarn and distributes the yarn over the width of the carpet loom to enable the weaving process. The Creeler is responsible for maintaining proper yarn placement on the creel throughout the production of the carpet. The Creeler must possess the ability to evaluate yarn requirements relative to the job and in accordance with written specifications, and then plan creel maintenance accordingly.

   
   

   Creelers assist the weaver in the weaving operation as deemed necessary by the foreman and may be required to tie yarn ends to repair breaks in the creel. This role also includes aiding in pulling yarn through the loom and removing old yarn from the creel before changing to different size or type of yarn. This is an entry-level position with opportunity for advancement.

   
   

   Overtime is not mandatory and is offered to everyone on a voluntary basis only. The overtime schedule is very flexible, workers can put their desired amount of extra time in on the weekends or during additional weekday shifts.

   
   A degree is not required for this position and on the job training is provided. This is a good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education.
   

   Qualifications:

   The qualifications of this role include:

   • Have a good practical ability.
   • Anticipate needs.
   • Concentrate and stand for long periods of time.
   • Understand health and safety procedures.
   • Attention to detail.
   • Able to lift 20 pounds.
   • Ability to perform repetitive work.

   Benefits Include: Full Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage; 401K; Profit Sharing; Life Insurance; & Short-term disability.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right creeler for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your creeler job on Zippia to find and recruit creeler candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with creeler candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new creeler

   Once you've found the creeler candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new creeler. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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