Machine Operator - Material Handler: 1st Shift

Milliken & Company; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in materials science is seeking a Machine Operator - Material Handler for the 1st Shift. This role involves managing material flow, ensuring safety and cleanliness, and adhering to production schedules. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, prior manufacturing experience, and strong communication skills. Join a team dedicated to innovation and excellence in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing experience in regulated goods industry preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth flow and staging of materials throughout the plant.
• Maintain safety standards and cleanliness in work areas.

Skills

Communication

Basic Computer Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Machine Operator - Material Handler: 1st Shift

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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 -- Material Handler: 1st Shift

Position Summary: The Plant Material Handlers are responsible for the flow and staging of material throughout the plant to ensure smooth and efficient manufacturing operations. Material Handlers are also key individuals in maintaining housekeeping and safety standards, keeping aisles free and clear of materials, partnering with planning and inventory control to maintain material levels and allocation.

Key Responsibilities

• Follows the requirements of the assigned schedule to meet production demand.
• Sets up materials, staging, and machinery based on established specifications
• Cleans material areas, aisles, storage areas, and walkways to ensure a safe and clean environment that is free from unnecessary clutter
• Notifies and advises the team leads and production management on issues and/or improvements pertaining to the storage and delivery of materials, along with forklift and other material handling equipment
• Prepares work documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all production and regulatory policies and procedures
• Follows all Milliken safety and quality guidelines, adhering to PPE and training requirements for position
• Notifies and advises the team leads, production management and maintenance on all issues related to safety
• Other duties as assigned, such as but not limited to: process and work flow improvement projects, new product development activities, quality investigations, etc.
• Completes projects and tasks as assigned.
• Advises the Production Manager on issues and improvements pertaining to areas of responsibility.
• Any other reasonably related duties as assigned by supervisor or other higher level managers.
  
  

Qualifications: Required

• High School diploma, GED and/or equivalent experience
• Prior manufacturing experience, preferably within a regulated goods industry such as healthcare or food and beverage production.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbal and written
• Familiarity with basic computer skills
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math at an 8th grade level
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
• Ability to assess visual differences between product, in color, size, pattern, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs
• Strong preference for Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) candidates
• Willingness to embrace and embody the core values of Milliken/Ovik Health
  
  

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Textile Manufacturing and Chemical Manufacturing

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