Pine Mountain Inspector Associate

Milliken & Company; Pine Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company in Pine Mountain, GA, is seeking an Inspector Operator to ensure greige fabric quality before downstream manufacturing and delivery. You will assist with materials handling, housekeeping, and inspection-area support to keep workflow efficient and compliant.

Responsibilities include inspecting fabric for defects, re-inspecting as needed, recording yardage, and maintaining reports. You’ll collaborate with weave room, packers, and warehouse staff to prevent delays and sustain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• Experience with greige fabrics or quality inspection helps but is not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain records.
• Willingness to cover other shifts and work in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify fabric defects.

Responsibilities

• Inspect greige fabric to identify defects, inconsistencies, or off-quality conditions.
• Perform re-inspection to confirm quality and grading accuracy.
• Re-roll greige fabric to ensure proper handling and workflow efficiency.
• Verify and record greige fabric yardage accurately.
• Complete inspection paperwork accurately and promptly.
• Maintain production and inspection records per Milliken standards.
• Maintain inspection printers and ensure availability for reporting needs.
• Communicate with the weave room about potential off-quality fabric.
• Notify Production Control Admin when shell rolls require replenishment.
• Collaborate with packers and team members to support material flow.
• Pack fabric rolls when needed to assist packers.
• Empty inspection waste buggies and dispose of waste materials.
• Perform additional inspection duties as needed.
• Support warehouse by greeting drivers when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality inspection

Greige fabric familiarity

Recordkeeping

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Follow instructions

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, Instagramand LinkedIn.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Inspector Operator is responsible for ensuring the quality, accuracy, and readiness of greige fabric prior to downstream manufacturing and customer delivery. The associate also assists with materials handling, housekeeping, and inspection-area support to maintain efficient workflow and compliance with Milliken standards.

• Inspect greige fabric to identify defects, inconsistencies, or off-quality conditions according to established quality specifications.
• Perform re-inspection of greige fabric as required to confirm product quality and grading accuracy.
• Re-roll greige fabric to ensure proper handling, storage, and workflow efficiency.
• Verify and record greige fabric yardage accurately.
• Complete all inspection reporting paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure production and inspection records are maintained according to Milliken quality and documentation standards.
• Maintain inspection printers and ensure continuous availability for reporting needs
• Communicate promptly with the weave room regarding any potential off-quality fabric that may still be running.
• Notify Production Control Administration when shell rolls require replenishment to prevent production delays.
• Collaborate effectively with packers and other team members to support smooth material flow and resolve issues as they arise
• Pack fabric rolls when needed to assist packers and help clear conveyor belts.
• Empty inspection waste buggies and ensure proper disposal of waste materials.
• Perform additional inspection area support duties as required to meet operational needs
• Support warehouse as needed by greeting drivers when warehouse associate is unavailable

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be able to work a flexible shift
• Manufacturing or textile experience preferred but not required
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Familiarity with greige fabric, quality inspection processes, or production environments
• Basic recordkeeping and documentation skills
• Ability to cover other shifts as needed
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify fabric defects

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described represent those required to successfully perform this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

• Standing or walking for up to 12 hours or more per shift.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position (standing or seated) during equipment operation.
• Ability to move/traverse the production floor, including accessing creel areas, equipment, and materials.
• Ability to lift and carry production materials (spools, bobbins, resin containers, waste packages), typically up to 50 lbs.
• Stooping, bending, reaching overhead, and occasional ladder/platform climbing.
• Ability to operate machine controls, touchscreens, tools, and adjustments requiring fine motor skills.
• Ability to sustain repetitive motions during extended production runs.
• Ability to visually inspect products, monitor displays, and identify nonconforming conditions.

• Ability to tolerate heat, temperature variations, and abnormal environmental conditions typical of manufacturing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed primarily on the production floor, near moving machinery and ongoing process lines.
• Noise levels vary; hearing protection may be required.
• Exposure to fibers, lint, dust, and particulates typical of textile operations.
• Exposure to heat from extrusion zones and fluctuating seasonal temperatures.
• Work may involve tight/confined areas, ladder use, and navigating around machinery.
• Required use of PPE: safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, hearing protection, and other items per task area

OTHER DUTIES

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.

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.

To request a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].