Valway Re-Inspector (Dye Finish)

Milliken & Company; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Milliken & Company is seeking a Re-inspector at the Valway Plant to re-grade fabric to specifications and identify off-quality characteristics. You will document findings and communicate with the shift supervisor to ensure product quality.

The role requires following safety rules, operating lab equipment, and coordinating with the Production team to manage off-quality materials and reports throughout the shift.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include certification to operate mobile equipment and ability to use a computer.
• GED or High School Diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow all department safety rules.
• Check lab for inspection cards for printers blanket inspection and steamer/trimmer.
• Prepare reports for the shift supervisor.
• Perform range 6 panoptes.
• Obtain supplies for debatching/inspection.
• Run any off quality rolls as needed.
• Update off quality in MES for SIB, airbag and printers blanket.
• Lead when needed.
• Set up tables when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Production Manager and Supervisors.

Skills

Certified to operate mobile equipment

Computer literacy

Reading & writing

Basic math

Organizational skills

Follow instructions

Data entry

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

GED or High School Diploma

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.

POSITION TITLE / LOCATION

Re-inspector / Valway Plant

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Re-inspector

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Department Manager / Supervisor

POSITION OVERVIEW

Re-inspector is responsible for re-grading fabric to specifications. Detect all off quality characteristics and report them by documentation.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Follow all department safety rules.

1. Check lab for inspection cards for printers blanket inspection and steamer/trimmer.
2. Do reports for shift supervisor.
3. Do panoptes for Range 6.
4. Get supplies for Debatching/Inspection.
5. Run any off quality rolls as needed.
6. Update off quality in MESr for SIB, airbag and printers blanket.
7. Run leader when needed.
8. Run tables when needed.
9. Perform any other duties assigned by Production Manager, Senior Production Manager and Shift Supervisors as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to be certified to operate mobile equipment
• Ability to use computer

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• GED or High School Diploma

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to read and write
• The ability to perform basic math calculations
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to comprehend written/verbal instruction
• Computer data entry skills
• Ability to adhere to all plant safety specifications
• Ability to work as a team member with little supervision

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME

Up to 16 weeks

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

• Computer
• Lift Truck
• Pens
• Pencils
• Tape
• Grading Frame
• Production Report
• Cardboard tubes
• Marker
• Scissors
• Plastic Wrap

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED

• Ear plugs
• Safety Glasses
• Safety gloves
• Safety apron
• Safety goggles
• Safety knife
• Safety scissors

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

1. Standing: Ability to stand while working 80% of day

1. Sitting: Ability to sit while performing daily tasks 5% of day

1. Moving: Ability to move throughout plant: 15% of day

1. Lifting: Ability to lift upto30lbs creel bars 10% of day

1. Ascending/Descending: Ability to walk upstairs 10% of day

1. Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to push/pull fabric rolls,A-frames (approx.1500lbs), reach + 18 inches while sewing seams and creeling 10% of day

1. Bending: Ability to bend or stoop while performing job tasks 10% of day

1. Visual Acuity: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens. 100% of day

1. 9. Cognitive: Alert. Able to make decisions, reason, and understand information. 100% of day

WORK ENVIRONMENT/SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION

This job operates in a manufacturing facility. This position is a safety-sensitive position and regularly works around moving mechanical parts and powered industrial vehicles. Noise level is generally loud. Temperatures can be more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Humidity level can be more than 98% for 100% of day.

SHIFT/WORK HOURS

Shift schedule will depend on open positions at time of hire and will be communicated with new hire paperwork. Weekends and holidays are scheduled depending on business demands.

• 1st Shift:7 AM - 7 PM
• 3rdShift: 7 PM - 7 AM

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ACCOMMODATIONS

The company is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to any protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this 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.

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].