Milliken & Company
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Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Milliken & Company is a global, innovative, industrial diversified manufacturing company that has been exploring, discovering, and creating ways to enhance people’s lives since 1865. With expertise across a breadth of disciplines including specialty chemical, floor covering, and performance materials, the company works around the world every day to add true value to people’s lives, improve health and safety, and help make our world more sustainable. Milliken has long led the way for "knowledge-based" investment, employing over 100 PhDs, and has accumulated over 2,200 U.S. patents – and more than 5,000 patents worldwide. Milliken is widely acknowledged as an international leader in research technology, innovation, and customer service. With over 35 manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., U.K., Belgium, France, China, India, Mexico, and Australia, and other sales and service operations throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, Milliken's more than 7,000 associates work to deliver innovations that do good for the world, create new experiences, and build for the future.
POSITION TITLE / LOCATION Carding Operator Two Rivers
JOB CLASSIFICATION
The operator has the responsibility to identify any non-conformity in the Quality System as it relates to their area of responsibility and report it to the Production Manager, P.I. Department or ISO Management representative.
POSITION REPORTS TO: VOH Supervisor
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Operator ensures adherence to safety protocols, quality standards, and environmental responsibilities as outlined in company policies and procedures and plant specific policies. Handle non-conforming materials by correcting issues or notifying supervisor.
Follow all department safety rules
Follow all company rules and regulations
Standing and walking 7-8 hours per shift.
Feed raw material properly into chute/lap feed systems
Operate carding machines and ensure correct fiber processing and sliver formation.
Fix sliver breaks and position empty cans in the can changer as needed
Inspect sliver quality, remove impurities, and prevent product mix.
Identify blend by placing correct ID band color on cans.
Patrol work area to inspect sliver path, remove tags, and ensure high-quality sliver output
Collect waste and transport it to designated waste hoppers; place all waste in proper containers.
Maintain production logs, document machine output, and report issues
Perform scheduled cleaning, blowing out machines
Align and straighten full and empty cans in the storage area during and at the end of the shift.
Observe and report any problems to the card technician, supervisor, or manager
Perform all other duties as directed by management.
transporting full and empty cans
cleaning carding area
identifies and responds to indicator lights
Repair creel breaks
Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas according to safety standards
Maintain safe and efficient machine operation
Demonstrate sufficient manual dexterity and hand strength for job tasks
Follow all organizational, safety, and operational procedures and guidelines.
Read
Recognize all colors
Air Hose/broom
Push pull – lifting
dependable
previous experience
Hand tools
Machine parts
broom
Air hose
Ear plugs
Steel Toe Safety Shoes
Safety Glasses
Goggles
N95 dust mask
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION
1. Standing: Standing/walking approx. 7 1/2 hrs. per day 95% of day
Sitting: Ability to sit down 10% of day
Moving: Ability to move throughout plant: 95% of day
Lifting: up to 20 lbs. 25% of day
Ascending/Descending: Ability to walk upstairs, climbing and using ladders 95% of day
Push/Pull/Reach: 5 to 10 lbs. force to push
Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor 25% of day
Visual Acuity: Read identification labels, complete required forms 100% of day
9. Cognitive: Alert. Able to make decisions, reason, and understand information information. 100% of day
10. Pulmonary: Ability to work in cotton dust environment. Meet cotton pulmonary function requirements 100% of day
WORK ENVIRONMENT/SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION
This job operates in a manufacturing facility. This position is a safety-sensitive position and regularly works around moving mechanical parts and powered industrial vehicles. Noise level is generally loud. Temperatures can be more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Humidity level can be more than 98% for 100% of day.
SHIFT/WORK HOURS
Shift schedule will depend on open positions at time of hire and will be communicated with new hire paperwork. Weekends and holidays are scheduled depending on business demands.
Shift: 11 PM – 7 AM
Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
To request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact TalentAcquisition@milliken.com.
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