Warp Support Associate
Listed on 2026-01-06
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator
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POSITION TITLE / LOCATION
Kingsley Plant Warp Services Senior Operator
POSITION
REPORTS TO:
Production Manager or PI over Warp Services
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Warp Services Team supports the weaving department by hauling warps, tying warps, and hanging new patterns. The team also works to repair or eliminate warp yarn quality issues. The Warp Services Associate works closely with the team to ensure weave machine downtime is held to a minimum. The Warp Services Senior Operator typically works on a rotating 8-hour shift.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Hang Patterns
- Tie In New Warps
- Haul warps to and from weaving department
- Lease warps
- Pull over warps
- Clean Out Machines
- Maintain equipment
- Anything else as instructed by management
JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
- Able to stand and work for up to 8 hours
- Must be able to move around job for entire shift.
- Able to tie knots and draw ends to IE target times.
- Able to safely operate powered warp trucks and tuggers
- Able to rotate with shift schedule
SKILLS - REQUIRED
- Ability to read and write and follow directions.
- Good communication skills.
- Basic math skills
MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION
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Must have the ability to stand up to 8 hours/ day replacing beams and patterns on the weaving machine. 90% of day
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Ability to sit down for hour long communications meeting. 5% of day
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Must be able to move around a 316,000 sq. ft. weaving facility with concrete floors to get to supplies, equipment, and to perform elements of job. 90% of day
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Ability to work in cotton dust environment. Meet cotton pulmonary function requirements. Must be able to hear power equipment operating in work area. Ability to work in high noise production environment, wear approved ear protection and Steel toe safety shoes. This job operates in a manufacturing facility. This role regularly works around moving mechanical parts and material handling equipment. 100% of day
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Ability to follow defined break schedule. Regular and predictable attendance on assigned rotating shift schedule. 100% of day
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Must have the ability to safely drive a powered vehicle and operate hoist equipment moving heaving beams. 40% of day
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Must have ability to prioritize job functions to maximize production. Must comply with company rules, including but not limited to, safety, attendance, and other job specifications. 100% of day
SHIFT REQUIREMENTS:
Shift schedule will depend on open positions at time of hire. Weekends and holidays are scheduled depending on business demands. The Warp Services Senior Operator typically works on a rotating 8-hour shift.
- 1stShift: 8 AM - 4 PM
- 2ndShift: 4 PM - 12 AM (Midnight)
- 3rdShift: 12 AM (Midnight)- 8 AM
PAY CLASSIFICATION:
Senior Operator
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