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Position Title:
Extrusion Doffer – Fill Lines & Warp Lines (M2149)
Location:
Hillsville, VA
Reports to Title:
Shift Supervisor
Prepared by:
Human Resources
SBU/Dept.
Extrusion 6370351064
Modified Date:
03/25/2020
Authorized Training Period:
Up to four weeks
Primary Objective:
Sets up and operates extrusion fill lines and warp lines in accordance with standard operating procedures. On the Fill Lines, the Doffer will doff fill yarn packages, weigh yarn, and use computer to make inventory tickets. On the Warp Lines, the Doffer will doff tricot sized spools of yarn, use powered industrial truck to transport tricots and use computer to make inventory tickets. Other duties include patrolling the lines watching for quality concerns, assisting in starting the lines, watching the cans for yarn wraps, cleaning the work area, and operating a power industrial truck. Will perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Major Function and Scope:
- Assist in setting up and starting the line.
- Observes operation of machine and equipment to ensure continuous and appropriate flow of extruded yarn.
- Visually examines extruded products.
- Make inventory ticket and place on tricot or fill yarn truck.
- Patrol lines, checking for quality problems.
- Operate powered industrial equipment.
- Change propane tank on powered industrial equipment, when needed.
- Before using powered industrial truck complete “Pre Shift Industrial Truck Inspections”, turn checklist in to supervisor office.
- Do not attempt to unstop cages on choppers. Do not use a tow motor on the cage in any way. When the chopper or cage becomes clogged, call maintenance.
Fill Line Doffer
- Doffs line by removing partial/full packages, placing on peg truck or in box, replacing empty tubes and performing tie in procedures.
- Weigh yarn/waste.
- Transport fill yarn/waste to appropriate storage area.
- Blow back waste.
- Set boxes of raw material at blender using powered industrial truck.
- Wear cut resistant glove on one hand when changing utility knife blade.
- Assist Material Coordinators with staging fill yarn at looms, as requested by the shift supervisor.
Warp Line Doffer
- Doffs tricot beam from line and replaces with empty tricot beam.
- Transport tricots to appropriate storage area using powered industrial trucks.
- Remove waste from tricot beam by cutting yarn from beam or using unwinder machine. Wears additional PPE when cutting yarn from beams.
- Wear required safety gloves for the task at hand.
- Wear cut resistant glove on one hand when changing utility knife blade.
- Wear welding gloves when rolling tricots.
- Check for burrs on tricots with silver/burr checking device.
- Use UHMW stick to smooth and straighten ends while tricot is running. Do not touch moving ends with hands.
General Duties
- Empty trash dumpster.
- Participate in Safety programs and Neighborhood Watch.
- Works safely and orderly.
- Notify supervision of any hazardous or unsafe conditions.
- Maintains clean and orderly work area and blows back waste.
- Perform all necessary miscellaneous work pertaining to the above job duties.
- Any other duties assigned by management.
Type of Experience and Knowledge:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITES:
Mandatory – Must be able to read and write in manner indicated on job application.
Preferred – Previous experience operating a powered industrial truck in a production environment. Basic computer skills to enter data into computer system.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to work assigned schedule. Must have ability to obtain a powered industrial equipment license. Ability to learn job specific computer skills. Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction. Ability to visually recognize quality problems. Ability to learn extrusion process, fill line and warp line procedures, doff packages and tricots, and thread winders.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Reports to shift supervisor/department manager, but works with minimum amount of supervision.
DIRECTION EXERCISED:
Limited to personal activities required to perform duties of job.
Competencies:
- Must maintain high standards for work quality and safety.
- Must be a self-starter and be able to move from one task to another without direction.
- Must be able to work effectively with other members of the Extrusion team.
- Must be able to read and follow directions and work procedures.
- Basic computer knowledge to enter data.
- Ability to perform detailed work with yarn, including placing ends in the correct dents on a comb.
Associates Supervised:
0
Other Pertinent Job Information:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Frequency – Amount – Description)
STANDING / WALKING:
Ability to stand and walk continuously during a twelve (12) hour shift.
SITTING:
Ability to sit on seat of powered industrial truck for a short period of time.
MOVING SELF:
Ability to move about extrusion area continuously during a twelve (12) hour shift.
CLIMBING:
Ability to climb stairs to overhead platform and to QA Lab. Ability to climb onto catwalk to draw yarn through the comb. Ability to climb onto and off powered industrial truck.
MOVING (MATERIALS): (Lifting – carrying – pushing – pulling)
Pushing/pulling – Ability to push a variety of tools and operate control levers. Ability to push an empty/full fill yarn truck containing up to 46 partial/full fill yarn packages. Push one fill yarn truck at a time. Do not at any time pull fill yarn truck or any other (movable type) equipment. Ability to push/roll an empty/full tricot. Get help when needed.
Lifting/carrying – Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds without mechanical assistance. Get help when needed.
HEARING / SPEAKING:
Must be able to communicate with co-workers and management as needed to perform job.
REACHING:
Vertical – Ability to reach to full arm extension to perform job duties.
Horizontal – Ability to reach to full arm extension to perform job duties.
VISUAL ACUITY:
Must have adequate normal, color vision and depth perception to perform job duties. Ability to utilize both near and far vision while performing job duties. Ability to recognize defects. Ability to draw yarn through a fine comb, placing yarn in the correct dent.
BENDING / STOOPING:
Ability to bend, stoop, squat or kneel throughout a twelve (12) hour shift.
MENTAL ABILITIES:
Ability to make decisions regarding work priorities. Ability to read and understand computer screen charts. Ability to enter data in computer system. Ability to obtain powered industrial truck license.
OTHER:
Fingering – Ability to demonstrate good tactile discrimination and functional sensations.
Medium motor manipulation – N/A
Fine motor coordination – Ability to use fine motor coordination while entering information into computer. Ability to push and turn buttons throughout a twelve (12) hour shift. Ability to draw yarn through a comb.
Grip – Ability to utilize both a one handed and two-handed grip.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
Must wear hearing protection, safety shoes and safety glasses with permanent side shields when in the warehouse and production areas. Must adhere to plant clothing and footwear policy. Wear additional personal protective equipment as required by task at hand.
MACHINE, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT:
Extruder, computer, printer, pen/pencil, bucket, scissors, pouch, cutter bar, scrapper bar, tubes, peg truck, box, pyrometer, utility knife, utility knife blades, brass putty knife, mop, mop bucket broom, gloves, face shield, rubber apron, tricot beam, reed hook, buggy, lease stick, lease cord, baler, sliver/burr checking device, UHMW stick, tricot truck and powered industrial truck.
MATERIALS USED:
Polypropylene, chalk, concentrate, printer tickets, ribbon, pen/pencil and lubricant.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been 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.
This job description supersedes all previous job descriptions for this position.
Approvals (as appropriate):
Extrusion Manager Date
H. R. Manager Date
Plant Manager Date
MPACT Coordinator Date
I have read and understand the Extrusion Doffer Job Description and will work safely while performing job duties.
Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.
Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.
Find your more with Mohawk!
At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our people.
As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Come find your “more” with Mohawk!
Position Title:
Extrusion Doffer – Fill Lines & Warp Lines (M2149)
Location:
Hillsville, VA
Reports to Title:
Shift Supervisor
Prepared by:
Human Resources
SBU/Dept.
Extrusion 6370351064
Modified Date:
03/25/2020
Authorized Training Period:
Up to four weeks
Primary Objective:
Sets up and operates extrusion fill lines and warp lines in accordance with standard operating procedures. On the Fill Lines, the Doffer will doff fill yarn packages, weigh yarn, and use computer to make inventory tickets. On the Warp Lines, the Doffer will doff tricot sized spools of yarn, use powered industrial truck to transport tricots and use computer to make inventory tickets. Other duties include patrolling the lines watching for quality concerns, assisting in starting the lines, watching the cans for yarn wraps, cleaning the work area, and operating a power industrial truck. Will perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Major Function and Scope:
- Assist in setting up and starting the line.
- Observes operation of machine and equipment to ensure continuous and appropriate flow of extruded yarn.
- Visually examines extruded products.
- Make inventory ticket and place on tricot or fill yarn truck.
- Patrol lines, checking for quality problems.
- Operate powered industrial equipment.
- Change propane tank on powered industrial equipment, when needed.
- Before using powered industrial truck complete “Pre Shift Industrial Truck Inspections”, turn checklist in to supervisor office.
- Do not attempt to unstop cages on choppers. Do not use a tow motor on the cage in any way. When the chopper or cage becomes clogged, call maintenance.
Fill Line Doffer
- Doffs line by removing partial/full packages, placing on peg truck or in box, replacing empty tubes and performing tie in procedures.
- Weigh yarn/waste.
- Transport fill yarn/waste to appropriate storage area.
- Blow back waste.
- Set boxes of raw material at blender using powered industrial truck.
- Wear cut resistant glove on one hand when changing utility knife blade.
- Assist Material Coordinators with staging fill yarn at looms, as requested by the shift supervisor.
Warp Line Doffer
- Doffs tricot beam from line and replaces with empty tricot beam.
- Transport tricots to appropriate storage area using powered industrial trucks.
- Remove waste from tricot beam by cutting yarn from beam or using unwinder machine. Wears additional PPE when cutting yarn from beams.
- Wear required safety gloves for the task at hand.
- Wear cut resistant glove on one hand when changing utility knife blade.
- Wear welding gloves when rolling tricots.
- Check for burrs on tricots with silver/burr checking device.
- Use UHMW stick to smooth and straighten ends while tricot is running. Do not touch moving ends with hands.
General Duties
- Empty trash dumpster.
- Participate in Safety programs and Neighborhood Watch.
- Works safely and orderly.
- Notify supervision of any hazardous or unsafe conditions.
- Maintains clean and orderly work area and blows back waste.
- Perform all necessary miscellaneous work pertaining to the above job duties.
- Any other duties assigned by management.
Type of Experience and Knowledge:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE PREREQUISITES:
Mandatory – Must be able to read and write in manner indicated on job application.
Preferred – Previous experience operating a powered industrial truck in a production environment. Basic computer skills to enter data into computer system.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to work assigned schedule. Must have ability to obtain a powered industrial equipment license. Ability to learn job specific computer skills. Ability to perform mathematical calculations such as addition and subtraction. Ability to visually recognize quality problems. Ability to learn extrusion process, fill line and warp line procedures, doff packages and tricots, and thread winders.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Reports to shift supervisor/department manager, but works with minimum amount of supervision.
DIRECTION EXERCISED:
Limited to personal activities required to perform duties of job.
Competencies:
- Must maintain high standards for work quality and safety.
- Must be a self-starter and be able to move from one task to another without direction.
- Must be able to work effectively with other members of the Extrusion team.
- Must be able to read and follow directions and work procedures.
- Basic computer knowledge to enter data.
- Ability to perform detailed work with yarn, including placing ends in the correct dents on a comb.
Associates Supervised:
0
Other Pertinent Job Information:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Frequency – Amount – Description)
STANDING / WALKING:
Ability to stand and walk continuously during a twelve (12) hour shift.
SITTING:
Ability to sit on seat of powered industrial truck for a short period of time.
MOVING SELF:
Ability to move about extrusion area continuously during a twelve (12) hour shift.
CLIMBING:
Ability to climb stairs to overhead platform and to QA Lab. Ability to climb onto catwalk to draw yarn through the comb. Ability to climb onto and off powered industrial truck.
MOVING (MATERIALS): (Lifting – carrying – pushing – pulling)
Pushing/pulling – Ability to push a variety of tools and operate control levers. Ability to push an empty/full fill yarn truck containing up to 46 partial/full fill yarn packages. Push one fill yarn truck at a time. Do not at any time pull fill yarn truck or any other (movable type) equipment. Ability to push/roll an empty/full tricot. Get help when needed.
Lifting/carrying – Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds without mechanical assistance. Get help when needed.
HEARING / SPEAKING:
Must be able to communicate with co-workers and management as needed to perform job.
REACHING:
Vertical – Ability to reach to full arm extension to perform job duties.
Horizontal – Ability to reach to full arm extension to perform job duties.
VISUAL ACUITY:
Must have adequate normal, color vision and depth perception to perform job duties. Ability to utilize both near and far vision while performing job duties. Ability to recognize defects. Ability to draw yarn through a fine comb, placing yarn in the correct dent.
BENDING / STOOPING:
Ability to bend, stoop, squat or kneel throughout a twelve (12) hour shift.
MENTAL ABILITIES:
Ability to make decisions regarding work priorities. Ability to read and understand computer screen charts. Ability to enter data in computer system. Ability to obtain powered industrial truck license.
OTHER:
Fingering – Ability to demonstrate good tactile discrimination and functional sensations.
Medium motor manipulation – N/A
Fine motor coordination – Ability to use fine motor coordination while entering information into computer. Ability to push and turn buttons throughout a twelve (12) hour shift. Ability to draw yarn through a comb.
Grip – Ability to utilize both a one handed and two-handed grip.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
Must wear hearing protection, safety shoes and safety glasses with permanent side shields when in the warehouse and production areas. Must adhere to plant clothing and footwear policy. Wear additional personal protective equipment as required by task at hand.
MACHINE, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT:
Extruder, computer, printer, pen/pencil, bucket, scissors, pouch, cutter bar, scrapper bar, tubes, peg truck, box, pyrometer, utility knife, utility knife blades, brass putty knife, mop, mop bucket broom, gloves, face shield, rubber apron, tricot beam, reed hook, buggy, lease stick, lease cord, baler, sliver/burr checking device, UHMW stick, tricot truck and powered industrial truck.
MATERIALS USED:
Polypropylene, chalk, concentrate, printer tickets, ribbon, pen/pencil and lubricant.
Disclaimer:
The above information on this description has been 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.
This job description supersedes all previous job descriptions for this position.
Approvals (as appropriate):
Extrusion Manager Date
H. R. Manager Date
Plant Manager Date
MPACT Coordinator Date
I have read and understand the Extrusion Doffer Job Description and will work safely while performing job duties.
Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.
Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.
Green Card Fashion & Apparel Job Roles in Virginia
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Search Fashion & Apparel Jobs in VirginiaFashion & Apparel Green Card Sponsorship Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions
Which fashion and apparel companies sponsor Green Cards in Virginia?
Large retail chains with regional headquarters or major offices in Northern Virginia, including Nordstrom and several government uniform and workwear contractors, have histories of sponsoring permanent residency for specialized roles. Smaller boutique brands and e-commerce apparel companies based in the Arlington and Tysons Corner areas also file Green Card petitions, primarily through the EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based categories for roles requiring specialized skills or advanced degrees.
Which cities in Virginia have the most fashion and apparel Green Card sponsorship jobs?
Northern Virginia, particularly Arlington, McLean, and Tysons Corner, accounts for the largest share of fashion and apparel employer-sponsored positions in the state, driven by proximity to the D.C. metro market. Richmond has a smaller but active retail and apparel sector, with some regional corporate offices filing PERM labor certification cases. Norfolk and Virginia Beach see occasional sponsorship activity tied to uniform supply and military apparel contractors.
What types of fashion and apparel roles typically qualify for Green Card sponsorship in Virginia?
Roles that most commonly qualify are those requiring a specific bachelor's degree or higher, such as fashion design, textile engineering, apparel product development, and merchandising management. Technical positions in supply chain, quality assurance, and e-commerce for apparel brands also appear in PERM filings. General retail associate or sales floor positions rarely qualify because they typically do not meet the specialty occupation or degree-requirement thresholds needed for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship.
How do I find fashion and apparel Green Card sponsorship jobs in Virginia?
Migrate Mate is the most direct starting point, with a dedicated job board filtering fashion and apparel roles by visa sponsorship type and state, so you can browse verified Green Card-sponsoring employers in Virginia specifically. Because Green Card sponsorship requires employer-initiated PERM labor certification, targeting companies with a documented history of filing is more effective than applying broadly. Migrate Mate aggregates that employer and role data in one place.
Are there any Virginia-specific considerations for Green Card sponsorship in fashion and apparel?
Virginia's Northern region falls under the Washington D.C. metropolitan prevailing wage area, which affects the wage levels an employer must certify when filing a PERM application. This can influence which roles employers choose to sponsor, since prevailing wage obligations must be met throughout the multi-year Green Card process. Virginia also has a concentration of government contracting firms that supply uniforms and workwear, creating a niche sponsorship track that differs from traditional retail or fashion house employment.
What is the prevailing wage for Green Card fashion & apparel jobs in Virginia?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.