A professional who stacks yarn packages on spindles of dye stand, preparatory to dyeing in package-dyeing machine. Screws cap on top of each spindle to secure packages during dyeing.

• Loads dye stands, or beams when yarn is wound on beams, into machine, using power hoist.
• Closes and bolts machine lid, using wrench.
• Removes dyed yarn from machine and positions dye-stand in storage or holding area prior to unloading dye-stand, using power hoist.
• Records weight of loaded dye stands or beams.
• May use compressing device to load dye stand.
• May feel packages to determine dryness prior to unloading dye-stand.