Carding Operator - Precision Sliver Quality

Milliken & Company; Gaffney (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company is seeking a Card Operator to operate cards producing high quality sliver, following plant safety rules, and performing routine cleaning and adjustments.

The role requires basic reading/writing skills, basic math, and clearance for vision and color vision. Responsibilities include identifying blends via ID bands, reporting non-conformances, and adhering to all safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write.
• Basic math skills required.
• Must be cleared by Occupational Nurse for vision and color vision.

Responsibilities

• Operate cards to produce high quality sliver and perform necessary cleaning.
• Follow all established Plant Safety rules.
• Repair end breaks, tags, and other quality concerns.
• Doff full cans of sliver and place empty can in can changer.
• Identify blend by placing correct ID band color on cans.
• Capture any suspected off-quality sliver and report to Technician, Shift Lead Person, or Supervisor.
• Patrol job and inspect for tags in the sliver path and remove them to ensure high quality sliver is produced.
• Perform shift cleaning to ensure high quality sliver is produced.
• Align and straighten full and empty card cans in storage area during and at end of shift.
• Place waste in proper containers.
• Perform all other duties as directed by management.

Job description

Milliken & Company is seeking a Card Operator to operate cards producing high quality sliver, following plant safety rules, and performing routine cleaning and adjustments.

The role requires basic reading/writing skills, basic math, and clearance for vision and color vision. Responsibilities include identifying blends via ID bands, reporting non-conformances, and adhering to all safety procedures.