Heatset Operator - Night Shift

*Company Overview* As a leading manufacturer in the flooring industry, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative and high-quality products to customers worldwide. Our team is dedicated to excellence in manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain operations, offering exciting opportunities for growth and development across various roles. *Job Overview* *Primary Objective: *_In broad terms, briefly state the major purpose of primary objective of this position._ Safely operate heatset machinery to meet and exceed quality, production, and efficiency goals. Function as a primary source of finish application in yarn conversion resulting in resistance to wear, dimensional stability and its design meeting the specifications of the product. *Major Function and Scope: *_Using brief narrative statements, describe each major function of responsibility explaining the scope of the function as appropriate._

• Threads and repairs breakouts to maintain efficiency and meet production standards
• Proactively identifies yarn quality during production runs
• Selects and stages tubes for winder operation
• Doffs off finished yarn packages as required
• Maintains daily production records
• Run both creeling and winding side when needed
• Uses black light to check there are no mixes
• Attend any job-related training deemed necessary by supervision
• Follow all established standard operating and safety procedures as well as company policies
• Perform general housekeeping duties as necessary
• Perform other tasks assigned by management

*Type of Experience and Knowledge:* *Knowledge, Experience, Certifications:* _Describe the education, knowledge required, years of experience, specific skills and abilities required to do the job on a fully competent basis._

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Successful completion of all required on the job training
• Successful completion of all required health and environmental safety training
• Previous Yarn or Manufacturing experience is preferred

*Competencies: *_Describe the specific skills __*required *__for this position in terms of technical, managerial, interpersonal skills and unique abilities._

• Operate in a team-based environment
• Basic math skills
• Attention to details
• Deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations
• Multi-tasking skills
• Work in a fast-paced environment

*Physical Requirements / Other Pertinent Job Information:* _(Such as: American with Disabilities Act- ADA requirements for certain hourly positions)._ _*Disclaimer: *__The information on this description was prepared by Compensation and department management and is designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job._

• May require bending, squatting, climbing, and other physical movement for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently
• Working around moving equipment and in an industrial environment
• Working in an environment where there may be regular exposure to chemicals, noise from machinery, dust, fumes, and variable temperatures