Job Summary:
The purpose of the Twisting and Heatset Utility is to assist with various tasks throughout different areas to support production.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Follow all Safety, Plant & Quality Guidelines
- Cover various positions to work where needed
- Ensure complete adherence to all specifications and procedures for correct work practices
- Clean and maintain equipment in the work area
- Keep the supervisor informed of any problems or quality issues
- Follow startup/shutdown procedures to start up/shut down equipment
- Load materials utilizing a lift truck and/or crane
- Follow and complete all processing check-off sheets to ensure proper processing
- Carry out inspection and fill out appropriate inspection sheets
- Ensure machinery settings are within the specifications supplied
- Follow all testing and inspection procedures and record results
- Enter production and produce tickets for material via the use of a computer, scan gun, and printer
- Assist in changing out large pieces of equipment
Performance Expectations (if applicable):
- Lifting is required of yarn and packaging material, weighing 1 – 20 lbs. approximately 90% of the shift.
- Standing is required 75% of shift for 20 – 30 minute intervals.
- Reaching is required for yarn approximately 90% of shift.
- Stooping is required periodically during shift.
- Bending is required approximately 200 times per shift to pack yarn.
- Must be able to use snips and scissors approximately 20 – 30% of shift.
- Must be able to distinguish colors and shades.
Experience/Education Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Read and write effectively.
- Basic Math skills.
- Must be computer-trainable (data entry).
- Must be able to operate a lift truck and complete proper lift truck training.
Other Requirements:
- Overtime is required on occasion.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
- Earplugs and safety glasses must be worn as required.
- All accidents must be reported immediately.