Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Regular and predictable attendance
Assist in troubleshooting and repair of machines in production as needed
Run efficiently on desired sets
Run quality material within given specs provided
Ability to work and communicate with other associates, techs, and maintenance
Creel machine
Doff machine when desired length is met

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED
Work well with team members
Previous Experience Knitting or Weaving

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems
Must be able to read and understand knit specification sheets.
Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Able to work well with various groups of people such as vendors, customers, Milliken associates whether individually or in a team environment
Able to work well and communicate with production associates in order to assist with repairs and troubleshooting
Able to lift and move objects of up to 50 pounds

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME

3 months

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Scissors
Knit machine
Pallet-jack

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED:

Ear plugs
Safety Glasses

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS                                         FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION                                                             

1.  Standing: Ability to stand while working                                                            >95% of day 

Sitting:  Ability to sit down                                                                                 <5% of day 

Moving: Ability to move throughout plant:                                                  >95% of day 

Lifting:  Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.                                                              <25% of day 

Ascending/Descending: Ability to walk upstairs, climb ladders, climb on

     knit machine step boards (approx. 11”-14”)                                                                   >25% of day 

Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to push/pull fabric rolls, Boxes (approx.

                                 50-150 lbs.)                                                                            15% of day     

Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor                                            25% of day 

Visual Acuity: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties,

                            including reading information from printed sources and

       computer screens and identifying defects in fabric.              100% of day    

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.

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:8 AM – 6 PM 
Mini-Shift: 6 PM – 10 PM 
3rd Shift: 10 PM - 8 AM