Kingsley Warp Services Support Associate 1 at Milliken & Company in Thomson, Georgia

Job Description:

Headquartered in Spartanburg, South Carolina, Milliken & Company is a global, innovative, industrial diversified manufacturing company that has been exploring, discovering, and creating ways to enhance people's lives since 1865. With expertise across a breadth of disciplines including specialty chemical, floor covering, and performance materials, the company works around the world every day to add true value to people's lives, improve health and safety, and help make our world more sustainable. Milliken has long led the way for "knowledge-based" investment, employing over 100 PhDs, and has accumulated over 2,200 U.S. patents - and more than 5,000 patents worldwide. Milliken is widely acknowledged as an international leader in research technology, innovation, and customer service. With over 35 manufacturing facilities located in the U.S., U.K., Belgium, France, China, India, Mexico, and Australia, and other sales and service operations throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia, Milliken's more than 7,000 associates work to deliver innovations that do good for the world, create new experiences, and build for the future.

POSITION TITLE / LOCATION

Kingsley Plant Warp Services Support Associate

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Production Manager or PI over Warp Services

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Warp Services Team supports the weaving department by hauling warps, tying warps, and hanging new patterns. The team also works to repair or eliminate warp yarn quality issues. The Warp Services Associate works closely with the team to ensure weave machine downtime is held to a minimum. The Warp Services Support associate typically works on a rotating 8-hour shift.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Haul warps to and from weaving department


• Lease warps


• Pull over warps


• Clean Out Machines


• Maintain equipment


• Expected to train as Warp Services Senior Operator, once Warp Support Associate skills are mastered.


• Anything else as instructed by management

JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Able to stand and work for up to 8 hours


• Must be able to move around job for entire shift.


• Able to tie knots and draw ends to IE target times.


• Able to safely operate powered warp trucks and tuggers


• Able to rotate with shift schedule

SKILLS - REQUIRED

• Ability to read and write and follow directions.


• Good communication skills.


• Basic math skills

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

1. Airjet weave machine (all types)


2. Powered Warp Truck. Tugger, Overhead Hoist


3. 19mm box end wrench, 5/16 allen wrench, yarn comb, tie end machine, lease rods, clamps, frame


4. Reed hook, leno hook, scissors, pouch, flashlight


5. Draw graph, tickets, forms, hot knife, heat and cut resistant glove


6. Yarn, both dyed and greige fabric, Warps, and beams


7. PC Computer/BARCO/printer


8. Steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, ear protection, gloves, LOTO equipment/goggles

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

1. 
   Standing: Must have the ability to stand up to 8 hours/ day replacing beams and patterns on the weaving machine. 90% of day


2. 
   Sitting: Ability to sit down for hour long communications meeting. 5% of day


3. 
   Moving: Must be able to move around a 316,000 sq. ft. weaving facility with concrete floors to get to supplies, equipment, and to perform elements of job. 90% of day


4. 
   Climbing:Must be able to mount tuggers and warp trucks to transport warps and patterns. Require a step up of ten inches to the tugger bed. Ability to step up and down off warp trucks and weaving platforms which are 10" and 5" off the ground. 40% of day


5. 
   Lifting: Must be able to lift supplies which may weigh up to 36 lbs. 20% of day


6. 
   Reaching: Must be able to reach 48" to grasp ends which require smashing and to draw them through the heddles drop wires and reed. Up to 20% of day


7. 
   Pushing / Pulling: Must have the ability to push against warp beams to move them onto and off transports which weigh up to 2100 pounds. 10% of day


8. 
   Visual Acuity: Ability to read and understand tickets, lot cards, computer screen or any written instructions. Ability to detect mixed yam Ability to identify what is running, and properly match tickets. Ability to spot defects in yarn, draw ends correctly, read draw graphs. 40% of day


9. 
   Bending / Stooping: Must be able to bend and stoop to use pull over devices and to remove waste from replaced beam. 10% of day


10. 
    Work Environment:Ability to work in cotton dust environment. Meet cotton pulmonary function requirements. Must be able to hear power equipment operating in work area. Ability to work in high noise production environment, wear approved ear protection and Steel toe safety shoes. This job operates in a manufacturing facility. This role regularly works around moving mechanical parts and material handling equipment. 100% of day


11. 
    Work Environment:Ability to follow defined break schedule. Regular and predictable attendance on assigned rotating shift schedule. 100% of day


12. 
    Powered Vehicle and Equipment Operator: Must have the ability to safely drive a powered vehicle and operate hoist equipment moving heaving beams. 90% of day


13. 
    Other: Must have ability to prioritize job functions to maximize production. Must comply with company rules, including but not limited to, safety, attendance, and other job specifications. 100% of day

SHIFT REQUIREMENTS:

Shift schedule will depend on open positions at time of hire. Weekends and holidays are scheduled depending on business demands. The Warp Services Support Associate typically works on a rotating 8-hour shift.

• 1stShift:8 AM - 4 PM


• 2ndShift: 4 PM - 12 AM (Midnight)


• 3rdShift: 12 AM (Midnight)- 8 AM

PAY CLASSIFICATION:

• Support Associate

• Promotion in place to Warp Service Senior Operator as required skills are mastered.


• New Hires expected to work minimum of 90 days with 3rd party staffing agency prior to hiring onto Milliken. Up to $1000 Sign-On/Retention Bonus based on eligibility.

Milliken & Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Milliken & Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.