Support Associate

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Date: Sep 12, 2025

Location: SC, US, 29697

Company: Milliken and Company

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.

JOB TITLE:              Warper Support Yarn Changer/ Back Transport           

 

REPORTS TO:         Warping Production Manager

 

PURPOSE:               

To safely and efficiently load the creels with yarn through following set specifications.  To safely and efficiently empty creels.  To safely and efficiently transport waste and dunnage (packaging materials) to designated areas.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:        

  1. Load creels with packs of  yarn
  2. Inspect yarn packs and creels, meeting set specification requirements.
  3. Unpack yarn and load on creel trucks
  4. Strip creels of tubes and skinners
  5. Package waste and dunnage
  6. Transport waste and dunnage
  7. Keep creels clean

 

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Ability to work safely
  2. Ability to read and write and follow directions
  3. Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions
  4. Ability to understand and follow warper support yarn changer/ back transporter standard work procedures
  5. Ability to identify and classify defects by combination of visually inspecting and touching yarn.
  6. Ability to pass warper support yarn changer/ back transport tests and become certified by consistently performing standard work as required.
  7. Ability to lift 10-20 pound packs of yarn
  8. Ability to use manual pallet jack
  9. Ability to work as a team.
  10. Good communication skills

 

 

MACHINES, TOOLS, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Creel, Yarn, Push Trucks, Pallet Jack, Plastic Strapping, Cardboard Boxes, Pen, Marker, Gloves

 

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME:  8 Weeks

 

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:                                  FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

  1. Standing:  

Ability to stand loading creels, unloading yarn, strapping waste

100% of day

  1. Moving

Move freely throughout the warper department, including walking in the creels and the back staging area

100% of day
  1. Lifting:

Ability to lift yarn packs 10-20 pounds

90% of day
  1. Push

Use a broom and dust pan.  Push yarn trucks

50% of day
  1. Push

Ability to push a manual pallet truck

50% of day
  1. Reach:

Ability to reach yarn above head. Ability to reach empty packs and skinners above head

25% of day
  1. Bending:  

Ability to pick up objects from the floor. Ability to bend to ground to hang yarn.  Ability to bend over when unpacking cases of yarn

50% of day
  1. Access

The ability to use step ladders (one, two and three steps.)  The ability to ascend and descend catwalks.

90% of day
  1. Walking

Ability to walk through the plant to get to work station, meeting rooms, break area, and to perform audits.

10% of day
  1. Visual Acuity:

Ability to see tiny defects in yarn.  Perform thorough visual inspection of yarn and yarn shed.  Identify large and small defects and correct or document. 

50% of day
  1. Environment: 

Ability to work around polyester, nylon and acetate  

100% of day
  1. Environment: 

 

Ability to work in a conditioned indoor environment where temperature varies with the weather.

100% of day

11) Environment:

Ability to follow defined break schedule

10%
  1. Environment:

Ability to work in manufacturing environment around powered material handling vehicles and moving mechanical parts.

100% of day
  1. Schedule/Attendance: 

Must be able to rotate with assigned shifts per work schedule.  Must be able to regularly and predictably attend per scheduled hours.

100% of day

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

EEO/AA

 

 

 

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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