What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creeler position at Tarkett Sports?
Job Summary
The Creeler is responsible for setting up and maintaining creels to ensure a steady supply of fiber to the tufting machine. This role involves unloading fiber pallets, monitoring fiber supply during production, and ensuring smooth operations in support of the tufting process. The Creeler plays an essential part in maintaining efficiency and quality in the production of turf.
Tarkett Sports is a world leader in sports construction and surfacing, providing architectural design, full-scope construction services, and a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading sports surfacing solutions.
Trusted by leading programs at every level, we're proud to deliver a seamless turnkey experience for our clients.
Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.
The Creeler is responsible for setting up and maintaining creels to ensure a steady supply of fiber to the tufting machine. This role involves unloading fiber pallets, monitoring fiber supply during production, and ensuring smooth operations in support of the tufting process. The Creeler plays an essential part in maintaining efficiency and quality in the production of turf.
- Day Shift
- Load bobbins of fiber onto creels, ensuring proper alignment to supply tufting machines.
- Monitor fiber supply during production, replacing empty bobbins promptly to minimize downtime.
- Inspect fiber for quality, identifying and removing defective material before it enters the production process.
- Assist tufting operators with any yarn-related issues during production
- Collaborate with the production team to ensure the correct types, colors, and amounts of fiber are used for each job.
- Maintain a clean and organized creeling area and follow company policies, safety procedures, and industry regulations to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
- Ability to lift and handle 10 lbs. and stand for extended periods.
- Attention to detail in managing yarn quality and ensuring proper setup.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and communicate clearly with machine operators and supervisors.
- Experience in manufacturing environment with prior knowledge working with creels or tufting machines preferred but not required.
- Hybrid work option*
- Benefits that go beyond the basics
- Matching contribution retirement savings plan
- Learning & development program
- EAP program family
- Generous holiday schedule available
- If applicable
- EcoVadis Platinum Medal - recognizing top 1% global performance in sustainability excellence.
- Goal Zero - commitment to diverting job site and manufacturing waste from landfill.
- Industry-leading manufacturing systems certified to ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), and ISO 45001 (health & safety).
- Leading recycling and material regeneration through two owned and operated facilities.
Tarkett Sports is a world leader in sports construction and surfacing, providing architectural design, full-scope construction services, and a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading sports surfacing solutions.
Trusted by leading programs at every level, we're proud to deliver a seamless turnkey experience for our clients.
- Over 80,000 Installations Worldwide
- Over 25 Years of Experience
- Collection of Leading Solutions
- One Answer for Your entire Facility
Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.