Carding Operator: Precision Fiber QC & Safe Production

Milliken & Company; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company is seeking a Carding Operator at Two Rivers to ensure fiber processing quality and adherence to safety, environmental, and production standards. You will handle non-conforming materials, monitor machine output, and maintain production logs while following plant policies and ISO guidelines.

The role requires standing for long periods, operating carding machines, and maintaining high-quality sliver output in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Read and understand work instructions and safety rules.
• Ability to recognize all colors for material identification.
• Demonstrates manual dexterity and hand strength for tasks.

Responsibilities

• Follow all department safety rules.
• Operate carding machines and ensure correct fiber processing.
• Identify blend by placing correct ID band color on cans.
• Maintain production logs and report issues.
• Perform scheduled cleaning and machine maintenance.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized work areas.

Skills

Read

Color recognition

Manual dexterity

Safety awareness

Tools

Hand tools

Broom

Air hose

Job description

Milliken & Company is seeking a Carding Operator at Two Rivers to ensure fiber processing quality and adherence to safety, environmental, and production standards. You will handle non-conforming materials, monitor machine output, and maintain production logs while following plant policies and ISO guidelines.

The role requires standing for long periods, operating carding machines, and maintaining high-quality sliver output in a manufacturing setting.