Forklift Machine Operator

Location: Hudson, NH, US, 03051

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.

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Associate 3:
Machine Operator - Hudson Plant

Machine Operator

Hudson Plant Supervisor

The Machine Operator is responsible for operating and have the ability to drive propane forklift.

• Regular and predictable attendance

• Maintain yarn beam in house inventory, knit machine beam inventory.
• Receive beam inventory at dock from outside vendor.
• Maintain empty beam and rack storage area.
• Load empty beam and racks onto outgoing scheduled trailer.
• Pull knit rolls from in house inventory to load onto designated out going trailer.
• Responsible for receiving and unloading miscellaneous items as needed.
• Use scan gun to monitor beam and knit roll inventory.
• Perform daily forklift check list to verify proper lift running conditions.
• Maintains a clean work area and observes all safety rules and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as required or directed.

• Legally authorized to work in the US
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to operate motorized equipment
• Physical requirements:
  
  lift 25lbs, push 250lbs roll of fabric on cart, pull 50lbs, work (3) 12 hour shifts with extensive standing and walking.

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Manufacturing experience

• Excellent hand/eye coordination
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Adaptability – adapts to changes in the work environment
• Attention to detail – thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task ensuring all aspects are reviewed
• Ability to identify and classify defects
• Willing to work overtime
• Ability to communicate effectively.

12-16 Weeks

• Ladders
• Scissors

• Steel Toe Safety Shoes
• Safety Glasses

1. Standing :
Ability to stand while working 95% of day

• Sitting :
  Ability to sit down 5% of day
• Moving :
  Ability to move throughout plant: 50% of day
• Lifting: Ability tolift upto
  25lbs. 10% of day
• Ascending/Descending: Ability to walk upstairs,climb to top of range

(approx. 16 ft) 35% of day

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

1500lbs) 35% of day

• Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor 15% of day
• 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

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 schedule will depend on open positions at time of hire and will be communicated with new hire paperwork.…