Expediter

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POSITION TITLE / LOCATION

Supply Chain Expediter Air Bag / Valway Plant

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Expediter

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Supply Chain Manager

POSITION OVERVIEW

Maintains supply chain for ranges and auxiliary equipment

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proficient in MS Excel, Use of Email Communication

• SAP Experience and plus.

• Scheduled Mon-Fri.  Additional work on weekends and holidays may be required.
• Creates schedules for ranges and auxiliary equipment
• Updates schedules each morning and throughout the day.
• Reviews and helps manage open po’s and sto’s.
• Tracks greige to arrival and through issuing.
• Schedules inspection tables.
• Creates priority lists.
• Updates business supply chain and customer service on delivery items.
• Completes physical inventory of chemicals and other raw materials.
• Completes any additional items assigned by supply chain mgr.
• 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.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Production Manager/ Supervisor or Senior Production Manager as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to perform required duties
• Ability to perform analytical work
• 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 adhere to all plant safety specifications
• Ability to work as a team member with little supervision
• Ability to use all machines, tools, and equipment listed below

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME

Up to 90 days

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Computer
• Calculator
• Telephone Equipment
• Ruler
• Testing Equipment  

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED:

• Safety gloves
• Safety glasses
• Safety apron
• Safety goggles
• Safety knife
• Safety scissors

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS                                   FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION                                                     

1.  Standing: Ability to stand while working                                                    80% of day 

2. Sitting:  Ability to sit down while operating mobile equipment          35% of day 

3. Moving: Ability to move throughout plant:                                      20% of day 

4. Lifting:  Ability to lift up to 45 lbs.                                                5% of day 

5. Ascending/Descending: Ability to walk upstairs                                         20% of day 

6. Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to push/pull heavy doors/cabinets                                                                           20% of day

7. Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor                           5% of day 

8. Visual Acuity: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties,

                            including reading information from printed sources and

       computer screens. Must be able to see objects +100 feet       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, overtime, and holidays are scheduled depending on business demands. 

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.