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We weave fabric for end products such as duct tape, medical tape, uniforms, military, home furnishings, and industrial products. 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 <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Haul warps to and from weaving department </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Lease warps</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Pull over warps</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Clean Out Machines</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Maintain equipment</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Expected to train as Warp Services Senior Operator, once Warp Support Associate skills are mastered.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Anything else as instructed by management</li> </ul> JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Able to stand and work for up to 8 hours</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Must be able to move around job for entire shift. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Able to tie knots and draw ends to IE target times. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Able to safely operate powered warp trucks and tuggers</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Able to rotate with shift schedule</li> </ul> SKILLS – REQUIRED <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Ability to read and write and follow directions.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Good communication skills.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Basic math skills</li> </ul> MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: <ol style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Airjet weave machine (all types)</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Powered Warp Truck. Tugger, Overhead Hoist</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">19mm box end wrench, 5/16 allen wrench, yarn comb, tie end machine, lease rods, clamps, frame</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Reed hook, leno hook, scissors, pouch, flashlight</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Draw graph, tickets, forms, hot knife, heat and cut resistant glove</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Yarn, both dyed and greige fabric, Warps, and beams </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">PC Computer/BARCO/printer</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Steel toe safety shoes, safety glasses, ear protection, gloves, LOTO equipment/goggles</li> </ol> PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION <ol style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Standing: Must have the ability to stand up to 8 hours/ day replacing beams and patterns on the weaving machine. 90% of day </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Sitting: Ability to sit down for hour long communications meeting. 5% of day </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">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 </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">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 </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Lifting: Must be able to lift supplies which may weigh up to 36 lbs. 20% of day</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">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</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">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</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">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</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Bending / Stooping: Must be able to bend and stoop to use pull over devices and to remove waste from replaced beam. 10% of day</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">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</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Work Environment: Ability to follow defined break schedule. Regular and predictable attendance on assigned rotating shift schedule. 100% of day</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">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</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">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 </li> </ol> SHIFT REQUIREMENTS: Shift schedule will depend on open positions at time of hire. Weekends and holidays are scheduled depending on business demands. <a name="_Hlk74809561"></a>The Warp Services Support Associate typically works on a rotating 8-hour shift. <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">1st Shift: 8 AM – 4 PM </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">2nd Shift: 4 PM – 12 AM (Midnight) </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">3rd Shift: 12 AM (Midnight) - 8 AM </li> </ul> PAY CLASSIFICATION: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:3.0pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Support Associate </li> </ul> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">Promotion in place to Warp Service Senior Operator as required skills are mastered.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 3.0pt 0.0px;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif">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.</li> </ul> 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 <a id="OWA951197e3-3fa1-ecac-67de-81d2c563930a" title="mailto:[email protected]" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected].</a>

Kingsley Warp Support Associate- E (Thomson, GA, US, 30824-6651) @ Milliken & Company

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