Job Description

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 , LinkedIn and Twitter .

POSITION TITLE : Warehouse Material Handler: 3rd Shift

LOCATION: Salisbury, MA

POSITION REPORTS TO: Warehouse Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position is responsible for assisting machine operators in achieving consistent performance against targets, through ensuring the smooth flow of material and work. Individuals in this role are responsible for maintaining quality and speed performance within the scope of their role, while minimizing scrap, in addition to working to ensure the accuracy of all manufacturing data and/or documentation.

  ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Material Handler 1

• Follows the requirements of the assigned schedule to meet Material Handler demand.
• Sets up orders based upon established specifications.
• Associates can effectively and safely operate an order picker, electric pallet jack, manual jack and reach truck.
• Associate understands how to interpret Raw material labels, storage unit labels.
• Associate can perform ZLETP_MULTIPLE/ZPUTAWAY
• Stages boxes to assemble orders for production.
• Adjust order forms to reflect the status of production orders.
• Moves material in and out of stocking locations with scanner.
• Completes any required paperwork. ·
• Perform the cycle counts as required.
• Wrapping Pallets for all customers. Dock Audit & Sign off.
• Associates can effectively consolidate raw material inventory in SAP using ZLETP_Multiple/ZPUTAWAY to maintain inventory accuracy and organization of goods.
• Associate understands the green tag process required for all raw materials that require inspection prior to release.
• Cleans area and any assigned equipment.
• Notifies the Supervisor of any problems.
• Completes projects and tasks assigned.
• Ensures proper inspection of quality of goods.
• Advises superior on issues regarding safety.
• Ensures the compliance of procedures to all company policies.
• Any other reasonably related duties as assigned by supervisor or other higher-level managers.

Material Handler 2

• All qualifications for Material Handler 1
• Covers for Put away as required transfer material delivering to warehouse.
• Execute fulfillment of Export Containers
• Back-up Put away finished goods material.
• Cycle Counts

Material Handler 3

• Back-up Receiving
• Back-up Shipping Coordinator- BOL printing Parcels pallet orders
• Warehouse Coordinator- printing Parcels pallet orders
• Inventory control- Cogis SAP
• Ship FEDEX/UPS back- up
• Active participation in Lean activities (Kanban, 5S, pull manufacturing, etc)
• Ability to develop and execute projects for continues improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma, GED and/or equivalent experience
• Prior manufacturing experience, preferably within a regulated goods industry such as healthcare or food and beverage production.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with basic computer skills
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math at an 8th grade level.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to assess visual differences between products, in color, size, pattern, etc.
• Ability to lift to 60 lbs.
• Strong preference for Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) candidates
• Willingness to embrace and embody the core values of Milliken

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Fork Truck Experience

SAP Experience

Inventory Experience

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

Computer knowledge

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

Fork Truck

Pallet Jacket

Picker

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED:

• Safety Eyewear (additional when executing certain tasks)
• Steel Toe Safety Shoes
• Hairnet or ballcap
• Cut resistant gloves, chemical gloves, etc. as needed

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION ( Update as applicable)

Standing : Ability to stand while working 95% of day

Sitting :  Ability to sit down 5% of day

Moving : Ability to move throughout plant: 100% of day

Lifting:  Ability to lift to 25 lbs. 100% of day

Ascending/Descending: Ability to walk upstairs, climb to top of range (approx. 16 ft): 75% of day

Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to push/pull fabric rolls, A-frames (approx. 1500lbs): 50% of day  

Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor: 100% of day  

Visual Acuity: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties,  including reading information from printed sources and computer screens: 100% of day

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 vary depending upon the time of year and outside impacts.

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.  

• To be determined at time of hire
• OT when scheduled

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.

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