Valway - Dye Finish Machine Operator - Rg 8 Exit Operator

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JOB CLASSIFICATION
D/F Machine Operator - Exit
POSITION REPORTS TO:
Department Manager/Production Supervisor
POSITION OVERVIEW
Operator doffs rolls of fabric into a finishing range that he sets up to specifications. Must monitor and inspect the product to insure first quality. Also doff the finished product and pack to specifications and move with a lift truck to proper storage area. Change coating blades and calibrate settings. Take samples of product to the testing labs as required. Perform all Daily and Weekly Team Maintenance duties of the job. Must follow all specifications.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Successfully complete and perform all requirements of Operator levels.
2. Follow Range Start-Up Procedure in Production Finishing Manual.
3. Process designated rolls on Lot Sheet and document on Tenter Production Report.
4. Complete all required paperwork correctly and effectively.
5. Complete audits as required with appropriate follow-up.
6. Inspect rolls according to Range Grading Specification and document on Inspection Report.
7. Pack out rolls according to Process Specification.
8. Carry headers to lab as specified on Process Specification.
9. Follow Range Style Change and Range Shut-Down Procedure as required by schedule.
10. Perform preventive maintenance duties as outlined in Range PM Procedure.
11. Perform daily housekeeping.
12. Attend team meetings.
13. Participate as leader in plant activities (i.e. OFI, MQSP, M.O.C.)
14. Understand the environmental impacts and aspects of job-related activities. Follow established Valway and Milliken & Company guidelines concerning use of all chemicals. Comply with all Environmental regulations and Milliken Environmental Policies and Rules.
15. Perform any other duties assigned by Production Manager or Senior Production Manager as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 operate a lift truck safely and efficiently
• Ability to adhere to all plant safety specifications
• Ability to work as a team member with little supervision

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME
Up to 90 days
MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Finishing Range
• Fabric Cutting Tools
• Tugger
• Forklift
• Hoist
• Computer
• Lockout / Tagout tags
• Pallet jack

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED:

• Ear plugs
• Steel Toe Safety Shoes
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Gloves
• Safety Goggles
• Safety Knife
• Safety Scissors

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION
1. Standing: Ability to stand while working 90% of day

1. Sitting: Ability to sit down while operating mobile equipment 10% of day

1. Moving: Ability to move throughout plant: 40% of day

1. Lifting: Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. 5% of day

1. Ascending/Descending: Ability to walk upstairs 5% of day

1. Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to push/pull fabric rolls, A-frames (approx

1500lbs) 10% of day

1. Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor, creel rolls, change coater blades, change mix totes, doff, and style change 50% of day

1. 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. 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
• 3rd Shift: 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.