Rollperson

Position Summary: Primary responsibility is to transport rolls of fabric from knitting floors to inspection area or to buggy staging area.

Position Responsibilities:

• Get rolls from knitting floor and transport them to the inspection area.
• Insert zero lift rod into roll to get weight.
• Write correct information on inspected fabric roll and knit production ticket.
• Place fabric in plastic bags along with production ticket, and place on correct shipping buggy.
• Assist other Rollpersons to lift sample rolls onto finished buggies when above waist high and over 65 lbs.
• Make copies of white knitting ticket for waste and mark red waste ticket to be given to Knitter.
• Get supplies for inspection as needed.
• Move completed buggies as needed.
• Help keep inspection area clean and neat.
• Occasionally performs housekeeping duties throughout the plant, on a rotation basis, with the other Rollpersons on the shift.
• Charge forklifts as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures/policies and advise management of any unsafe conditions.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Role Qualifications/Essential Skills and Experience:

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Forklift, hoist, pallet jack certification.
• Related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong team player.
• Commitment to company values. 

Reporting to This Position: n/a

Physical demands and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift up to 65 lbs. and push/pull up to 90.2 foot lbs. with the use of equipment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.
• Audio Testing: Yes
• PPE: Hearing protection required at all times on knit floor; safety glasses required while using compressed air
• Driver’s License Required: Yes