WASH YARN OPERATOR CARD

POSITION SUMMARY

The Yarn Operator for Carding in Washougal, WA, oversees various processes to ensure high-quality output. They maintain safety while meeting performance goals. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Move bales of wool from the mixing area to their designated locations in the carding department
• Open Bales and Load the loose wool into machines
• Monitor, unload, and reload machines
• Ensure that high safety and quality standards are met
• Use a cart to transport products to the spinning department
• Maintain a clean, organized work area
• Continuously look for opportunities to improve safety and quality in all manufacturing processes.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Follow verbal and written instructions accurately
• Work both independently and in teams
• Seek opportunities to improve personal understanding and capabilities.
• Cross-train in other areas of yarn manufacturing to adapt to changing needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand, walk, twist, and crouch as needed during the entire shift (breaks and meals excluded).
• Lift up to 10 pounds frequently and 25 pounds occasionally. Employees are never expected to lift any loads if doing so is unsafe or too high a risk.
• Push and pull wheeled carts containing products weighing up to 200 pounds short distances.
• Ability to safely use a hand truck to move bales of wool up to 450 pounds.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Two or more years of production experience preferred.
• Any combination of education and experience that can demonstrate the ability to perform the job is acceptable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Humid work environment
• Exposure to wool fibers and dust
• Loud work environment: hearing protection is required in all areas of yarn manufacturing.
• Non-slip shoes are required; reimbursement programs are available.

BENEFITS

• Eight (8)-hour shifts, Monday-Friday, with occasional overtime on Saturday.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance are available after sixty days of employment, with competitive employer contribution.
• 401K matching
• Non-occupational Disability Insurance is available after ninety days of employment.