Cushman KDP Grader

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Date: May 8, 2025

Location: Williamston, SC, US, 29691

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: KDP GRADER

REPORTS TO: KDP/ Twisting Production Manager

PURPOSE:

To safely and efficiently examine textured yarn for quality standards and advance yarn for customers.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Dye yarn sock samples to spec
Inspect/ Grade yarn socks for quality
Help with pull through

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work safely
Ability to read and write and follow directions
Ability to comprehend written and verbal instructions
Ability to understand and follow KDP Grader standard work procedures
Ability to grade quality: first and off quality
Ability to use scales and computer
Ability to work with dyes and chemicals
Good communication skills

MACHINES, TOOLS, MATERIALS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Yarn, pen, scissors, dyes, chemicals, vat, dryer, computer, yarn, pin trucks

AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME: 8-12 Weeks

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

Standing:	Ability to stand to grade yarn and socks	100% of day
Moving	Move freely throughout the KDP department	100% of day
Push	Use a broom and dust pan.	15% of day
Push	Ability to push a pin truck with up to 36 eighteen-pound packs	25% of day
Reach:	Ability to reach yarn above head to inspect yarn and label packs	25% of day
Bending:	Ability to pick up objects from the floor. Ability to bend to ground to inspect yarn	25% of day
Walking	Ability to walk through the plant to get to work station, meeting rooms, break area, and to perform audits.	10% of day
Environment:	Ability to work around polyester, nylon and acetate	100% of day
Environment:	Ability to work in a lab environment with dyes and chemicals while wearing PPE	50% of day
Environment:	Ability to work in a conditioned indoor environment where temperature varies with the weather.	100% of day
Environment	Ability to work in manufacturing environment around powered material handling vehicles and moving mechanical parts.	100 of day
Schedule/Attendance:	Ability to follow defined break schedule	10% of day
Schedule/Attendance:	Must be able to work 12 hour shifts. 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.

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