Yarn Store Operative
Purpose
To work as part of a team providing an efficient service within yarn production with the goal of maximising operating efficiencies while maintaining the highest standards of yarn quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Taking receipt of both internal/external yarns into department, identify, weighing and depositing into stock/location updating the system as required.
- Picking yarn for production jobs, this involves locating, identifying, weighing, and distributing yarn to relevant warping frame/loom and updating the system as required.
- Removal of unused yarn from the machine (warping or loom), weighing, relocating back to stock location or rework.
- Performing all stock adjustments and movements on SAP/Mertex (IT System) to ensure accuracy of stock weight and location.
- Ensuring picks are made according to the correct reserved batches to maintain required quality standards.
- Reporting any problems or faults to the management team so they can be rectified.
- Working with the team/departments to maintain high quality standards with the upkeep and care of all yarn to minimise the costs of poor quality.
- General housekeeping activities.
- Maintaining safe working practices.
- Any other duties as and when reasonably requested by the management team.
Once you have completed your training and have full understanding of our yarn and the processes involved, you will have the opportunity to train and develop in another area of our business such as :
- Dyehouse and blending
- Yarn Production
- Weaving Production
- Quality
- Finishing operations
- Warehouse and despatch
- Plus many more…..
Attributes and Experience
- Ride on lifter (or FLT) experience preferred but not essential as training will be given
- Physically fit
- Experience with stock receipt, location assignment, and maintenance.
- Familiarity with weighing and managing materials, especially yarn.
- Attention to detail – Accurately identifying, weighing, and updating information to maintain inventory accuracy.
- Comfortable with manual handling adhering to Health & Safety requirements.
- Work under own initiative and as part of a team.
- Excellent attendance and timekeeping.
- Full capacity to recognise and distinguish between different colours.
- Computer literate – will receive addition training on SAP system and scanners
- Hungry – we want you to commit to working hard, have a burning desire to achieve your goals and are willing to put in the effort and dedication to make them a reality.
- Humble – we want you to recognise your strengths while staying open to learning, growing and acknowledging the contribution of others.
- Smart – we want you to be honest and inclusive and respectful of others, value diversity and foster a sense of belonging for everyone.
We are an international brand with a long-standing reputation for innovation, design and premium quality – producing authentic, woollen fabrics and accessories for leading fashion brands and interior designers worldwide.
As one of the select few mills in the UK that can perform all processes at a single site, we boast remarkable versatility and the ability to control each process to meet our exacting standards. Each of these processes required incredible expertise and finesse, which is where our fantastic, diverse team come into play who champion a culture that encourages leadership, creativity, innovation and learning p interacting as one team, irrespective of position or level.
Even after almost two centuries in business, we remain incredibly ambitious with big plans for growth and expansion. End-to-end technology integration, growing new routes to market, and increasing brand awareness are just some of the exciting new projects in the pipeline, with plenty more to come.
To apply for this role, please send us your CV and covering letter using the button below. If you have any further questions, please get in touch at careers@moons.co.uk.
