Textile - Creeler

Job Description

Job Description

BekaertDeslee is the world’s leading specialist in the development and manufacturing of mattress textiles, mattress covers and on trend sleep solutions with U.S. operations in Winston-Salem, NC. BekaertDeslee develops stylish and smart mattress fabrics that will inspire, comfort and protect you during the night.

The main objective of the Creeler is to ensure every creel is filled with the proper yarn.

Essential Functions:

• Creel the proper yarn in accordance with knitting cards and tie them in.
• In case of a yarn change, remove the old yarn from the creel.
• Keep cardboard and pallets out of the buffer yarn area.
• Keep the area around the machine clean and safe to work in/practice good housekeeping.
• Assist Knitters in keeping the machines running.
• Each Creeler will be assigned between 10 to 13 knitting machines.

Educational Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands Summary :

• Climbing, balancing.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching.
• Standing, walking.
• Pushing, pulling, reaching.
• Lifting, fingering, grasping.
• Repetitive motion.

Other requirements or special comments:

• Must have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services, general laborer, etc.) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection, etc.).
• Must be able to distinguish all colors (not be color blind).
• Closed toe shoes must be worn at all times.
• NIGHT SHIFT (7pm-7am)

BekaertDeslee USA Inc. is BekaertDeslee’s production and distribution center for the USA and Canada. BekaertDeslee USA employs about 290 persons and manufactures and sells mattress ticking to the abovementioned markets from its 270,000 sq. ft. plant and 171,000 sq. ft. warehouse. The plant consists of two main buildings with a preparation department for the production of weaving beams, a weave room with 40 jacquard looms, a knitting department with 45 circular knitting machines, a finishing department with 2 Tenter frames and a hot-melt machine, and other necessary equipment and a warehouse.

Company Description

BekaertDeslee USA Inc. is BekaertDeslee’s production and distribution center for the USA and Canada. BekaertDeslee USA employs about 290 persons and manufactures and sells mattress ticking to the abovementioned markets from its 270,000 sq. ft. plant and 171,000 sq. ft. warehouse. The plant consists of two main buildings with a preparation department for the production of weaving beams, a weave room with 40 jacquard looms, a knitting department with 45 circular knitting machines, a finishing department with 2 Tenter frames and a hot-melt machine, and other necessary equipment and a warehouse.