Twister Operator

Mannington Mills, Inc.
United States, Georgia, Calhoun
1844 U.S. 41 (Show on map)
Nov 19, 2025
Recruiting for 3rd shift twister operators (11 pm - 7 am) Internal Candidates, please call Lisbeth at (706) 517-1069. Position Summary Operates cabler/twisting machine by supplying yarn to machine whose purpose is to intertwine multiple strands of yarn into a single strand. Essential Functions Perform duties in a safe manner utilizing all required personal protection equipment. Hearing protection Eye protection Exhibit quality awareness to meet or exceed our customer's expectations Perform job in an efficient manner in order to meet our goals. Be present and on time on scheduled workdays for the purpose of maintaining excellent customer service Position Responsibilities Check specification sheet before starting shift-mandatory fisherman knot Check label in all packages Patrol job repairing any ends down Make sure ends are threaded through guides and tension devices correctly When starting new yarn package, make sure to run a starter tail on each tube or cone Doff full packages from twister, place full package on racks Use correct tube or cone Complete and place ID sheets on racks Use creel caps to prevent waste/breaks Put empty supply tubes in proper container Flag any spindle position that is making a bad package, flag ends that need repairs Clean conveyer belt Keep work area clean Perform any duties assigned by supervision Essential Skills and Experience Standing - approximately 7.5 hours on concrete floor Sitting - 40 minute breaks Moving - moves about in an area approximately 100' x 20' while performing duties; no prolonged standing in single location Moving Materials - exerts initial push force of 20 lbs. -sustained force of 10 lbs. Hearing/Speaking - must be able to communicate with fixers and supervisors Reaching - 6'5" to reach and pull down creel unit, 5 - 6 feet to place 10-18 lb. packages on creel assembly Visual Acuity - color vision required with minimum near vision to distinguish quality defects Bending /Stooping - moderate (1.5 hours) Lifting - intermittent lifting of full yarn packages weighing up to 18 lbs. Beneficial Skills and Experience Prerequisites Mandatory: Must be able to read job instructions.