Valway Re-Inspector (Dye Finish)

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POSITION TITLE / LOCATION

Re-inspector / Valway Plant

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Re-inspector

POSITION REPORTS TO:

Department Manager / Supervisor

POSITION OVERVIEW

Re-inspector is responsible for re-grading fabric to specifications. Detect all off quality characteristics and report them by documentation.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Follow all department safety rules.

2. Check lab for inspection cards for printers blanket inspection and steamer/trimmer.
3. Do reports for shift supervisor.
4. Do panoptes for Range 6.
5. Get supplies for Debatching/Inspection.
6. Run any off quality rolls as needed.
7. Update off quality in MESr for SIB, airbag and printers blanket.
8. Run leader when needed.
9. Run tables when needed.
10. Perform any other duties assigned by Production Manager, Senior Production Manager and Shift Supervisors as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to be certified to operate mobile equipment
• 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

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME

Up to 16 weeks

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:

• Computer
• Lift Truck
• Pens
• Pencils
• Tape
• Grading Frame
• Production Report
• Cardboard tubes
• Marker
• Scissors
• Plastic Wrap

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT USED:

• Ear plugs
• Safety Glasses
• Safety gloves
• 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 while performing daily tasks                                            5% of day 

3. Moving: Ability to move throughout plant:                                                        15% of day 

4. Lifting:  Ability to lift up to 30 lbs creel bars                                                     10% of day 

5. Ascending/Descending: Ability to walk upstairs                                                10% of day 

6. Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to push/pull fabric rolls, A-frames (approx.

     1500lbs), reach +  18 inches while sewing seams and creeling                          10% of day      

7. Bending: Ability to bend or stoop while performing job tasks                          10% 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

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 and holidays are scheduled depending on business demands. 

• 1st Shift: 7 AM – 7 PM
• 3rd Shift: 7 PM – 7 AM 

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.

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.