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Machine Operator

Milliken & Company
Columbus, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

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 , Instagram , LinkedIn and Twitter .

The Medical Operator will report to the PPI in the Medical Department and will assist in directing and controlling processes in accordance with defined policies and procedures. The Medical Operator will operate equipment safely and efficiently to ensure the very best quality is produced to Milliken and Company's customers.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Regular and predictable attendance
  • Follow written and oral instructions from department leaders.
  • Maintaining high level of housekeeping and cleanliness, keeping a safe working environment.
  • Ensure 1st quality product is being produced at all times
  • Monitoring and analyzing process parameters to ensure machines are performing to specification.
  • Other duties as assigned by management
  • Must be willing to wear hair and beard net and all other PPE required for the job

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Work well with team members
  • SKILL REQUIREMENTS

  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems
  • Must be able to read and understand written job procedures.
  • 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 up to 50 pounds
  • AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME

  • 1 month
  • MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED :

  • Scissors
  • Pallet jack
  • Box cutter
  • Utility knife
  • PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED :

  • Ear plugs
  • Safety Glasses
  • Gown
  • Hairnet
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

    1. Standing : Ability to stand while working >

    95% of day

  • Sitting : Ability to sit down
  • Moving : Ability to move throughout plant : >
  • 95% of day

  • Lifting : Ability tolift upto50lbs.
  • Ascending / Descending : Ability to walk upstairs 5% of day
  • Push / Pull / Reach : Ability to push / pull 45% of day
  • Bending : Ability to pick up objects from the floor 15% of day
  • Visual Acuity : Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens. 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
  • 2nd Shift : 4 PM - 2 AM
  • 3rdShift : 10 PM - 8 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.

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