Creeler job description
Updated March 14, 2024
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Example creeler requirements on a job description
Creeler requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in creeler job postings.
Sample creeler requirements
- At least high school diploma.
- Ability to lift heavy loads.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
- Able to work in extreme weather conditions.
- Capable of working independently.
Sample required creeler soft skills
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing situations.
Creeler job description example 1
Bloomsburg Carpet creeler job description
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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Creeler job description example 2
Mohawk Industries creeler job description
Minimum Qualifications:
* Excellent attendance
* Conform to safe work practices
* Maintain orderly work environment
* Moderate hand/eye coordination
* Follow safety procedures properly
* Reading, writing and math skills
* Ability to lift 18 pounds
* Work at heights of up to 25 feet
Job Tasks:
* Check lot number
* Splice or tie yarn
* Remove empty cones and tubes from creel
* Move buggy full of yarn throughout creel
* Lifting 15 pound cones of yarn constantly throughout shift
Are you looking for more?
At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more - more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.
As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what's important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Excellent attendance
* Conform to safe work practices
* Maintain orderly work environment
* Moderate hand/eye coordination
* Follow safety procedures properly
* Reading, writing and math skills
* Ability to lift 18 pounds
* Work at heights of up to 25 feet
Job Tasks:
* Check lot number
* Splice or tie yarn
* Remove empty cones and tubes from creel
* Move buggy full of yarn throughout creel
* Lifting 15 pound cones of yarn constantly throughout shift
Minimum Qualifications:
* Excellent attendance
* Conform to safe work practices
* Maintain orderly work environment
* Moderate hand/eye coordination
* Follow safety procedures properly
* Reading, writing and math skills
* Ability to lift 18 pounds
* Work at heights of up to 25 feet
Job Tasks:
* Check lot number
* Splice or tie yarn
* Remove empty cones and tubes from creel
* Move buggy full of yarn throughout creel
* Lifting 15 pound cones of yarn constantly throughout shift
Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.
Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.
Nearest Major Market: Dalton
* Excellent attendance
* Conform to safe work practices
* Maintain orderly work environment
* Moderate hand/eye coordination
* Follow safety procedures properly
* Reading, writing and math skills
* Ability to lift 18 pounds
* Work at heights of up to 25 feet
Job Tasks:
* Check lot number
* Splice or tie yarn
* Remove empty cones and tubes from creel
* Move buggy full of yarn throughout creel
* Lifting 15 pound cones of yarn constantly throughout shift
Are you looking for more?
At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more - more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.
As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what's important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.
Minimum Qualifications:
* Excellent attendance
* Conform to safe work practices
* Maintain orderly work environment
* Moderate hand/eye coordination
* Follow safety procedures properly
* Reading, writing and math skills
* Ability to lift 18 pounds
* Work at heights of up to 25 feet
Job Tasks:
* Check lot number
* Splice or tie yarn
* Remove empty cones and tubes from creel
* Move buggy full of yarn throughout creel
* Lifting 15 pound cones of yarn constantly throughout shift
Minimum Qualifications:
* Excellent attendance
* Conform to safe work practices
* Maintain orderly work environment
* Moderate hand/eye coordination
* Follow safety procedures properly
* Reading, writing and math skills
* Ability to lift 18 pounds
* Work at heights of up to 25 feet
Job Tasks:
* Check lot number
* Splice or tie yarn
* Remove empty cones and tubes from creel
* Move buggy full of yarn throughout creel
* Lifting 15 pound cones of yarn constantly throughout shift
Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.
Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.
Nearest Major Market: Dalton
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Creeler job description example 3
Shaw Industries creeler job description
Job Title
Creeler- Plant WD 2nd/3rd Shift
Position Overview
We're a company leading the future of manufacturing, and our multi-brand strategy supports a culture of innovation, even after 50 years of success. In this role, candidates gain diverse work experience and exposure to multiple areas of manufacturing. We're looking for someone who is ambitious, interested in learning various skills, and an excellent problem solver.
The person in this role will ensure that creels are ready for production of tufted products by maintaining a constant supply of yarn to the tufting machine creel. This person will also perform all tasks assigned by the lead creeler to provide assistance to operators as needed.
Somos una empresa que lidera el futuro de la fabricación y nuestra estrategia multimarca respalda una cultura de innovación, incluso después de 50 años de éxito. En este puesto, los candidatos obtienen experiencia laboral diversa y exposición a múltiples áreas de fabricación. Buscamos a alguien ambicioso, interesado en aprender varias habilidades y un excelente solucionador de problemas.
La persona en esta función se asegurará de que los crileos estén listos para la producción de productos de Tufting manteniendo un suministro constante de hilo al crileo de la máquina de Tufting. Esta persona también realizará todas las tareas asignadas por el líder de crileo para brindar asistencia a los operadores según sea necesario.
Position Responsibilities:
+ Hang new lot numbers on each creel.
+ Strip, cut back and double or spot double creels.
+ Air splice or tie packages of yarn together.
+ Cap bad tubes when necessary.
+ Blowback yarn when necessary.
+ Properly complete R.T.I. labels.
+ Construct boxes for yarn.
+ Maintain recyclable material (cardboard, plastic, paper, etc.).
+ General housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
+ Assist floor supervisors as needed with any additional duties
Responsabilidades del Puesto:
+ Cuelgue nuevos números de lote en cada crileo.
+ Pelar, cortar y doblar o detectar crileo doblado. (Strip, cut back and double or spot double creels.) Quitar, recortar, doblar, o rellenar el hilo de los crileos.
+ Empalme con aire o atar los paquetes de hilo. (Air splice or tie packages of yarn together.) Amarrar las bolas de hilo manualmente o con la pistola de aire.
+ Tapar los tubos defectuosos cuando sea necesario.
+ Soplar hilo para atrás cuando sea necesario
+ Completar correctamente etiquetas de R.T.I..
+ Construir cajas para hilo.
+ Mantener material reciclable (cartón, plástico, papel, etc.)
+ Limpieza general para mantener un ambiente de trabajo limpio y seguro.
+ Ayudar a los supervisores de piso según sea necesario con cualquier tarea adicional.
Position Expectations
+ Must be able to work in an industrial environment with elevated noise levels, dust, dirt, humidity and temperature variations.
+ Must be able to work well under pressure with the ability to meet deadlines.
+ Must be able to comply with all plant policies.
+ Must be able to perform tasks quickly and safely.
+ Must be able to meet departmental work standards in the areas of hanging, splicing, and stripping.
Expectativas de Posición
+ Debe poder trabajar en un ambiente industrial con niveles elevados de ruido, polvo, mugre, humedad y variaciones de temperatura.
+ Debe poder trabajar bien bajo presión con la capacidad de cumplir con los plazos.
+ Debe poder cumplir con todas las políticas de la planta.
+ Debe poder realizar tareas de forma rápida y segura.
+ Debe poder cumplir con los estándares de trabajo departamentales en las áreas de colgar, empalmar y pelar.
About Shaw Industries
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is more than a flooring company - we are 22,000 people united in our vision of creating a better future for our customers, for our people, for our community and for our company. We provide carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf and other specialty items for residential and commercial markets worldwide. We meet diverse customer needs through an expansive portfolio of brands, including: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Floors, Shaw Hospitality, Shaw Sports Turf, Southwest Greens, USFloors and more.
Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway with nearly $6 billion in annual revenue and representation throughout the U.S., as well as in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, India, Mexico, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. For more information about our company brands, operations, and community involvement, or to join our industry-leading team, visit www.shawinc.com .
Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Creeler- Plant WD 2nd/3rd Shift
Position Overview
We're a company leading the future of manufacturing, and our multi-brand strategy supports a culture of innovation, even after 50 years of success. In this role, candidates gain diverse work experience and exposure to multiple areas of manufacturing. We're looking for someone who is ambitious, interested in learning various skills, and an excellent problem solver.
The person in this role will ensure that creels are ready for production of tufted products by maintaining a constant supply of yarn to the tufting machine creel. This person will also perform all tasks assigned by the lead creeler to provide assistance to operators as needed.
Somos una empresa que lidera el futuro de la fabricación y nuestra estrategia multimarca respalda una cultura de innovación, incluso después de 50 años de éxito. En este puesto, los candidatos obtienen experiencia laboral diversa y exposición a múltiples áreas de fabricación. Buscamos a alguien ambicioso, interesado en aprender varias habilidades y un excelente solucionador de problemas.
La persona en esta función se asegurará de que los crileos estén listos para la producción de productos de Tufting manteniendo un suministro constante de hilo al crileo de la máquina de Tufting. Esta persona también realizará todas las tareas asignadas por el líder de crileo para brindar asistencia a los operadores según sea necesario.
Position Responsibilities:
+ Hang new lot numbers on each creel.
+ Strip, cut back and double or spot double creels.
+ Air splice or tie packages of yarn together.
+ Cap bad tubes when necessary.
+ Blowback yarn when necessary.
+ Properly complete R.T.I. labels.
+ Construct boxes for yarn.
+ Maintain recyclable material (cardboard, plastic, paper, etc.).
+ General housekeeping to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
+ Assist floor supervisors as needed with any additional duties
Responsabilidades del Puesto:
+ Cuelgue nuevos números de lote en cada crileo.
+ Pelar, cortar y doblar o detectar crileo doblado. (Strip, cut back and double or spot double creels.) Quitar, recortar, doblar, o rellenar el hilo de los crileos.
+ Empalme con aire o atar los paquetes de hilo. (Air splice or tie packages of yarn together.) Amarrar las bolas de hilo manualmente o con la pistola de aire.
+ Tapar los tubos defectuosos cuando sea necesario.
+ Soplar hilo para atrás cuando sea necesario
+ Completar correctamente etiquetas de R.T.I..
+ Construir cajas para hilo.
+ Mantener material reciclable (cartón, plástico, papel, etc.)
+ Limpieza general para mantener un ambiente de trabajo limpio y seguro.
+ Ayudar a los supervisores de piso según sea necesario con cualquier tarea adicional.
Position Expectations
+ Must be able to work in an industrial environment with elevated noise levels, dust, dirt, humidity and temperature variations.
+ Must be able to work well under pressure with the ability to meet deadlines.
+ Must be able to comply with all plant policies.
+ Must be able to perform tasks quickly and safely.
+ Must be able to meet departmental work standards in the areas of hanging, splicing, and stripping.
Expectativas de Posición
+ Debe poder trabajar en un ambiente industrial con niveles elevados de ruido, polvo, mugre, humedad y variaciones de temperatura.
+ Debe poder trabajar bien bajo presión con la capacidad de cumplir con los plazos.
+ Debe poder cumplir con todas las políticas de la planta.
+ Debe poder realizar tareas de forma rápida y segura.
+ Debe poder cumplir con los estándares de trabajo departamentales en las áreas de colgar, empalmar y pelar.
About Shaw Industries
Shaw Industries Group, Inc. is more than a flooring company - we are 22,000 people united in our vision of creating a better future for our customers, for our people, for our community and for our company. We provide carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile & stone, laminate, synthetic turf and other specialty items for residential and commercial markets worldwide. We meet diverse customer needs through an expansive portfolio of brands, including: Anderson Tuftex, COREtec, Patcraft, Philadelphia Commercial, Shaw Contract, Shaw Floors, Shaw Hospitality, Shaw Sports Turf, Southwest Greens, USFloors and more.
Headquartered in Dalton, Georgia, Shaw is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway with nearly $6 billion in annual revenue and representation throughout the U.S., as well as in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, France, India, Mexico, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. For more information about our company brands, operations, and community involvement, or to join our industry-leading team, visit www.shawinc.com .
Work Shift
8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts PM
Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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Updated March 14, 2024
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