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POSITION TITLE / LOCATION

Associate 3: Machine Operator - Hudson Plant

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Machine Operator

POSITION REPORTS TO

Hudson Plant Supervisor

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating and have the ability to drive propane forklift.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Regular and predictable attendance

Material Handler:

Maintain yarn beam in house inventory, knit machine beam inventory. Receive beam inventory at dock from outside vendor.

Maintain empty beam and rack storage area.

Load empty beam and racks onto outgoing scheduled trailer.

Pull knit rolls from in house inventory to load onto designated out going trailer.

Responsible for receiving and unloading miscellaneous items as needed. Use scan gun to monitor beam and knit roll inventory.

Perform daily forklift check list to verify proper lift running conditions.

Maintains a clean work area and observes all safety rules and procedures.

Performs other related duties as required or directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Legally authorized to work in the US

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to operate motorized equipment

Physical requirements: lift 25lbs, push 250lbs roll of fabric on cart, pull 50lbs, work (3) 12 hour shifts with extensive standing and walking.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent

Manufacturing experience Textile knitting experience

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Excellent hand/eye coordination Strong problem-solving skills

Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment Attention to detail - thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task ensuring all aspects are reviewed

Ability to identify and classify defects Willing to work overtime

Ability to communicate effectively.

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME

12-16 Weeks

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Ladders Scissors

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED

Ear plugs

Steel Toe Safety Shoes

Safety Glasses

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION 1.

Standing:

Ability to stand while working 95% of day

Sitting:

Ability to sit down 5% of day

Moving:

Ability to move throughout plant: 50% of day

Lifting:

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. 10% of day

Ascending/Descending:

Ability to walk upstairs, climb to top of range (approx. 16 ft) 35% of day

Push/Pull/Reach:

Ability to push/pull fabric rolls, A-frames (approx 1500lbs) 35% of day

Bending:

Ability to pick up objects from the floor 15% of day

Visual Acuity:

Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens. 100% of day 9.

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 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. 1st

Shift:

6 AM - 2 PM Monday- Friday

PAY/PAY PROGRESSION

Training Rate:

Certified Rate:

19.28 EQUAL

OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ACCOMMODATIONS

The company is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to any protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. 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.