Live Oak - Dye Services Senior Machine Operator

Milliken & Company; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Dye Clerk to join their innovative team. This role focuses on creating dyes and chemicals essential for the Tile and Broadloom print processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. As a key player in the production process, you'll ensure compliance with safety standards and quality measures, contributing to a company committed to integrity and excellence. If you're ready to embrace change and make a positive impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate sit down and stand up forklifts safely.
• Must have appropriate math skills to complete daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for making dyes and chemicals for print processes.
• Handle environmental waste properly and verify compliance.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Communication

Organizational Skills

Tools

Forklift Operation

Hand-Truck Operation

Job description

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, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Dye Clerk

Job Description

The Dye Clerk is responsible for making dyes and chemicals used in the Tile and Broadloom print processes. This includes becoming proficient in the four areas that perform these duties: Echo 5/6 Dye Services Area (DSA), Echo 9 DSA, Broadloom DSA, and Chemical Preparation. Additionally, this position is responsible for handling Environmental waste properly and efficiently, as well as receiving in materials after verifying compliance to our specification standards using the DSA Certificate of Analysis (CoA) database.

Job Requirements

• Complete demonstrated skill progression targets at expected rate
• Actively participate in the Live Oak Complex safety process. This includes complying with all safety rules
• Work the scheduled hours
• Able to interact effectively with management and staff and work individually and/or part of a team

Required General Skills

• Ability to function in a self-directed environment
• Must excel in a fast-paced, agile environment where critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills are required for success
• Must be positive, proactive and embrace change
• Ability to communicate professionally during all interfaces
• Must be organized and able to differentiate priorities

Required Technical Skills

• Must be able to operate sit down and stand up forklifts safely
• Must be able to operate tugger and Big Joe safely (Chem Prep)
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and move dye and ink drums using a hand-truck
• Must have appropriate math skills to complete daily tasks

Measurements

• Performance boards
• Daily quality related to Dye Services

Schedule

• This is a straight shift 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.