Machine Operator 1: 1st Shift

Milliken Floors Europe; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing seeks a Machine Operator for their 1st Shift. This hourly position requires a high school diploma and at least three months of related experience. Ideal candidates will have good mechanical skills, the ability to follow directions, and physical capability to lift up to 25 lbs. Responsibilities include ensuring quality production and maintaining cleanliness in the work area.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three months directly related experience.
• Ability to understand directions.
• Familiar with hand assembly operations.

Responsibilities

• Follows the instructions of Supervisors to meet production schedules.
• Maintains quality standards for items packed.
• Clears production area and assigned equipment.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Communication

Ability to lift 25 lbs

Education

High School Degree or equivalent training

Job description

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Date: May 28, 2025

Location: Salisbury, MA, US, 01952

Company: Milliken and Company

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance 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.

Position: Machine Operator, 1st Shift

Position is: Hourly, non-exempt

Position Reports to: Shift supervisor

Qualifications For The Position

A High School Degree, or equivalent training. A minimum of three months directly related experience. Ability to understand directions. Familiar with hand assembly operations. Good mechanical skills with the ability to operate basic packaging equipment. Ability to communicate at all levels. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Americans With Disabilities Act Requirements (ADA)

Mental: The ability to write, read, and calculate to the 8th grade level. Ability to understand and communicate ideas.

Physical: The ability to sit, see, and hear, use of both hands, able to lift 25lbs.

Primary Responsibilities For This Position

Follows the written and verbal instructions of Supervisors to meet the requirements of the production schedule. Insure the accuracy of items packed. Maintains a continual monitoring of products packed as to conformance to quality standards. Responsibility for meeting established production rates for assigned equipment. Responsible for cleanliness of work area. Responsible for minimizing scrap. Follows all safety and company policy requirements

Typical Training Period for Position: 2 weeks

Typical Duties Of The Position

• Follows the requirements of assigned schedule to meet production demand.
• Sets up machinery based upon established specifications.
• Unloads and loads boxes with material.
• Adjusts sealing and box making equipment to maintain proper quality standards.
• Cleans production area and assigned equipment.
• Notifies Supervisor of any problems.
• Completes projects and tasks as assigned.
• Advises the Production Manager on issues and improvements pertaining to areas of responsibility.
• Insures proper inspection for quality of goods packed.
• Advises superior on issues regarding safety.
• Ensures the compliance of procedures to all company policies.
• Any other reasonably related duties as assigned by supervisor or other higher level managers.
  
  

Quantifiable Measurements Of This Position

• Production volume.
• Quality of product processed.
• Cleanliness and physical condition of the assigned area.
• Attendance.
• Timeliness of completed schedules.
• Attendance at required meetings.
• Proper completion of projects.
• Proper and accurate labeling and stamping of boxes.
• Compliance with all safety and company regulations for assigned area of responsibility.
  
  

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.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie dectector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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