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POSITION TITLE / LOCATION

Associate 2: Splitter - Hudson Plant

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Machine Operator

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Hudson Operations Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

Operates Splitter, assuring the production of the highest quality fabric.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Splitter:

• Load Roll onto batching roller using overhead hoist system.
•  Connect seams from one roll to next with the aid of glue tape and heating iron.
• Place production order on top and bottom roll of fabric post-split.
• Set Splitter jaws to correct setting based on style being run.
•  Check tuft heights left, center and right to verify correct jaw setting.

(Repat tuft height check halfway through roll)

• Identified Knit Machine or Splitter damage must be marked with orange flag within the split roll. Supervisor notified.
• Use automated doffing device to doff split roll onto carts.
• Completer daily production sheet.
• Maintains a clean work area and observes all safety rules and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Legally authorized to work in the US.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to operate overhead hoist.
• Basic reading/writing skills.
• Basic math skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Textile knitting experience.

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent hand/eye coordination.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Attention to detail - thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing tasks ensuring all aspects are reviewed.
• Ability to identify and classify defects.

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME

12-16 Weeks  

MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Scissors
• Tuft Tweezers 

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED:

• Ear plugs
• Steel Toe Safety Shoes
• Safety Glasses
• Safety Gloves

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS                                   FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION                                                     

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

2. Sitting:  Ability to sit down                                                                           10% of day 

3. Moving: Ability to move throughout plant:                                                     5% of day 

4. Lifting:  Ability to lift to 25 lbs.                                                                     20% of day 

5. Ascending/Descending: Ability to walk upstairs, climb to top of range         40% of day 

6. Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to push/pull fabric rolls on A-frames(wheels) (approx.1500lbs) 5% of day                                                

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

8.  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

10. Pulmonary: Ability to work in cotton dust environment. Meet cotton        100% of day

   pulmonary function requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT/SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION

This job operates in a manufacturing facility. This position is a safety-sensitive position and continually works around moving mechanical parts and powered industrial vehicles.

The noise level is loud. Temperatures is a controlled work environment with the average temperature year-round at 74 degrees 

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. 

Second Shift: 2PM-10PM Monday-Friday

PAY/PAY PROGRESSION:

Training Rate:            

Top Rate: $20.56  

Additional Premium for Off-Shift                 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND ACCOMMODATIONS

The company is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to any protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodation 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 TalentAcquisition@milliken.com.