Lamination Machine Operator 1: 1st Shift

Lamination Machine Operator 1: 1st Shift

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.

POSITION OVERVIEW: Follows the written and verbal instructions of Supervisors and operators to meet the requirements of the production schedule. Insure the handling of coated goods production. Maintains continual monitoring of assigned manufacturing equipment as to conformance to quality standards. Responsibility for meeting established production rates for assigned equipment. Responsible for cleanliness of work area. Responsible for minimizing scrap. Follows all safety and company policy requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Follows the requirements of the assigned SAP schedule to meet production demand. Reads the order for the specific material. Confirms that the material on the machine matches the SAP order. Helps with machine set up based upon established specifications. Takes samples to give to QA Reports the finished product to SAP order. Store the product using a forklift (after attaining Forklift certification Milliken provides the training) Unloads and loads lamination equipment with material. Adjusts equipment to maintain proper quality standards. Cleans production area and assigned equipment. Notifies Supervisor and/ or operator of any problems. Completes projects and tasks assigned. Advises the Production Manager on issues and improvements pertaining to areas of responsibility. Cleans pumps and other production equipment. Advises Supervisor/Leadership on issues regarding safety. Ensures the compliance of procedures to all company policies. Any other reasonably related duties as assigned by supervisor or other higher-level managers.

QUANTIFIABLE MEASUREMENTS OF THIS POSITION: Production volume. Quality of product processed. Cleanliness and physical condition of the assigned area. Attendance. Timeliness of completed schedules. Attendance at required meetings. Proper completion of projects. Proper and accurate processing of product. Compliance with all safety and company regulations for assigned area of responsibility.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School degree or GED Ability to communicate at all levels and with the ability to understand and communicate ideas both verbally and written. Familiar with the Operation of production machinery Ability to understand Production Schedules Good mechanical skills Ability to calculate and problem solve

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to speak, read, write in both English and Spanish

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED: Safety Eyewear (additional when executing certain tasks) Steel Toe Safety Shoes Hairnet Cut resistant gloves, chemical gloves, etc. as needed Hard hat as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing : Ability to stand while working : 95% of day Sitting : Ability to sit down : 5% of day Moving : Ability to move throughout plant: 100% of day Lifting: Ability to lift to 60 lbs. : 100% of day Ascending/Descending: Ability to walk upstairs, climb to top of range (approx. 16 ft) : 75% of day Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to push/pull fabric rolls, A-frames (approx.1500lbs): 10% of day Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor : 25% of day Visual Acuity: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens. 5% of day Cognitive: Alert. Able to make decisions, reason, and understand information.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 vary depending upon the time of year and outside impacts.

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. To be determined at time of hire OT when scheduled

Pay Transparency: The hourly rate range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00; the exact hourly rate depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and budget.