Card Operator-2nd shift:Limestone

About the role

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance 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 and LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

• Operate Cards to produce high quality sliver and perform necessary cleaning.
• Use tools: hand roller picker, steel toe shoes, OSHA approved air nozzle for compressed air, safety glasses, brush, ear plugs, gloves, and broom.
• Use materials: empty cans, ID bands.
• Receive instructions from Supervisor or Shift Lead Person; Shift Technician provides follow‑up.
• Follow all established Plant Safety rules.
• Repair end breaks, tags, and other quality concerns.
• Doff full cans of sliver and place empty can in can changer.
• Identify blend by placing correct ID band color on cans.
• Capture any suspected off‑quality sliver.
• Identify with a Non‑Conformance sheet, move to the Non‑Conformance area next to the Yarn Mill Lab, and report to Technician, Shift Lead Person, or Supervisor.
• Patrol job and inspect for any tags in the sliver path and remove them to ensure high quality sliver is produced.
• Perform shift cleaning to ensure high quality sliver is produced.
• Align and straighten full and empty card cans in the storage area during your shift and at the end of your shift.
• Place waste in proper containers.
• Perform all other duties as directed by management.

Requirements

• Must be able to read and write.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be cleared by Occupational Nurse for vision and color vision.
• Follow all Safety Rules and comply with the Job Safety & Health Analysis (JSHA).
• Use all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Report any accident or near miss immediately.
• Other duties may be needed to complete the job.

The above are primary duties of the job and are not a detailed job description.