Job Description:

• 1) Tends series of machines in tandem that open, clean, fluff, and mix compressed cotton or synthetic fibers preparatory to picking process: Starts machines and feeds layers of fibers from several bales into machine hoppers to produce uniform blend.

• 2) Observes processing of fibers and signal lights to detect clogged beaters.

• 3) Stops machines and pulls fibers from clogged beaters.

• 4) Cleans and oils machines.

• 5) May weigh fibers preparatory to feeding machines.