Material Handler

Job Summary: The Mender is ultimately responsible for assisting the tufting machine operator with any and all tasks that require more than one person to complete.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• To check the carpet for any defects and repair those defects.
• To notify the machine operator of all defects.
• To ensure all defects not fixed are brought to the attention of the Tufting Floor Supervisor.
• To measure the length of each roll that is produced. The rolls MUST be measured accurately.
• To ensure the proper roll number is placed on the roll ticket and paperwork
• Know what the roll sizes are from the work order and that the right yarn colors are being tufted
• Use the hand tape measure set up on the machine, and always measure roll size accurately
• Need to make sure the right yarn is being tufting
• Look and check for pull downs, crossovers, and empty needles and LOOPS!
• Mend all breakouts and clip all mends
• Dump rolls on the floor and tie off for the lift driver
• Assist the operator and Creeler at all times when the machine is not running
• Mender will write up tickets for every roll tufted- information needs to be accurate and legible – and match worker order paperwork.
• Ticket will be stapled to the roll
• Accountably- Clip mends, roll size accuracy, paperwork accuracy, yarn crossovers, dark line from mend, missing thatch, missing stalk yarn, streaks throughout the width of roll, streaks from texture, Dark line/band, Light line/band, low line, shag line.
• The above-referenced individual is responsible for all of the above and anything else deemed necessary by Management.

Responsible for additional duties and accountabilities that will be assigned as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Understanding of packaging and shipping

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch as needed to perform job duties
• Ability to use hands and fingers for repetitive motions, including grasping, handling, and operating tools or controls
• Ability to push or pull light materials, carts, or pallets
• Ability to reach above shoulder level or below waist level as required
• Ability to visually inspect materials, labels, and equipment, including close vision and color differentiation
• Ability to hear alarms, machine sounds, and verbal instructions in a production environment
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment that may include noise, heat, dust, or moving machinery

Benefits:

• Will be eligible for health insurance the first day of the first full month following 30 days employed with The Recreational Group
• 401k match (30 day waiting period)