Carding Machine Operator 2nd shift

Milliken and Company; North Carolina; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken and Company is seeking a Carding Operator for the 2nd shift to manage carding operations, ensure proper fiber processing, and maintain quality. The role requires strict adherence to safety protocols and accurate documentation of machine output and waste.

The position reports to the Production Manager and involves standing for long periods, handling raw materials, and responding to machine indicators and alarms. Shift schedules can vary based on production demands.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and understand work instructions.
• Must recognize all colors.
• Able to push/pull and lift up to 20 lbs.
• Good manual dexterity and stamina for standing 7–8 hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate carding machines and ensure proper fiber processing and sliver formation.
• Identify and correct non-conformities in materials.
• Maintain production logs and report issues to supervisors.
• Follow all safety rules and plant policies.
• Shift: 3 PM – 11 PM; weekends/holidays as needed.

Skills

Read

Color recognition

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Tools

Hand tools

Machine parts

Broom

Air hose

Job description

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Carding Machine Operator 2nd shift

Date: Sep 18, 2026

Location: NC, NC, US, 27027

Company: Milliken and Company

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance 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 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.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Read
• Recognize all colors
• Air Hose/broom
• Push pull – lifting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• dependable

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Hand tools
• Machine parts
• broom
• Air hose

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED:

• 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% ofday

• 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: 5to 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: 3 PM – 11 PM

PAY/PAY PROGRESSION

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 [e-mail].