Milliken & Company
Production Material Handler 1: 1st Shift
Milliken & Company, Salisbury, Massachusetts, us, 01952
Production Material Handler 1: 1st Shift
The Production Material Handler I is responsible for staging, moving, and delivering raw materials and finished goods to support production schedules. This role ensures accurate inventory handling, cleanliness of work areas, and compliance with company safety and quality standards. Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities: Supply and stage raw materials according to production requirements. Load/unload materials from machinery and transport equipment. Monitor material quality and notify supervisor of issues. Maintain clean and orderly work areas. Support production efficiency by ensuring materials are available on time. Follow all company policies, safety rules, and procedures. Complete documentation accurately. Perform other related duties as assigned. Quantifiable Measurements Of This Position: Timeliness and accuracy of material handling. Compliance with safety and quality standards. Cleanliness and organization of assigned areas. Attendance and punctuality. Minimum Qualifications: High School degree or GED Ability to communicate at all levels and with the ability to understand and communicate ideas both verbally and written. Ability to read and follow production schedules Good communication skills and teamwork abilities Preferred Qualifications: Ability to speak, read, write in both English and Spanish At least three months of related experience preferred Familiar with the operation of production machinery Personal Protective Equipment Used: Safety Eyewear (additional when executing certain tasks) Steel Toe Safety Shoes Hairnet Cut resistant gloves, chemical gloves, etc. as needed Hard hat as needed Physical Requirements Frequency, Amount, Or Description: Standing: Ability to stand while working 95% of day Sitting: Ability to sit down 5% of day Moving: Ability to move throughout plant 100% of day Lifting: Ability to lift to 60 lbs. 100% of day Ascending/Descending: Ability to walk upstairs, climb to top of range (approx. 16 ft) 75% of day Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to push/pull fabric rolls, A-frames (approx. 1500lbs) 10% of day Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor 25% of day Visual Acuity: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens 5% of day 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 vary depending upon the time of year and outside impacts. 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. 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.
The Production Material Handler I is responsible for staging, moving, and delivering raw materials and finished goods to support production schedules. This role ensures accurate inventory handling, cleanliness of work areas, and compliance with company safety and quality standards. Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities: Supply and stage raw materials according to production requirements. Load/unload materials from machinery and transport equipment. Monitor material quality and notify supervisor of issues. Maintain clean and orderly work areas. Support production efficiency by ensuring materials are available on time. Follow all company policies, safety rules, and procedures. Complete documentation accurately. Perform other related duties as assigned. Quantifiable Measurements Of This Position: Timeliness and accuracy of material handling. Compliance with safety and quality standards. Cleanliness and organization of assigned areas. Attendance and punctuality. Minimum Qualifications: High School degree or GED Ability to communicate at all levels and with the ability to understand and communicate ideas both verbally and written. Ability to read and follow production schedules Good communication skills and teamwork abilities Preferred Qualifications: Ability to speak, read, write in both English and Spanish At least three months of related experience preferred Familiar with the operation of production machinery Personal Protective Equipment Used: Safety Eyewear (additional when executing certain tasks) Steel Toe Safety Shoes Hairnet Cut resistant gloves, chemical gloves, etc. as needed Hard hat as needed Physical Requirements Frequency, Amount, Or Description: Standing: Ability to stand while working 95% of day Sitting: Ability to sit down 5% of day Moving: Ability to move throughout plant 100% of day Lifting: Ability to lift to 60 lbs. 100% of day Ascending/Descending: Ability to walk upstairs, climb to top of range (approx. 16 ft) 75% of day Push/Pull/Reach: Ability to push/pull fabric rolls, A-frames (approx. 1500lbs) 10% of day Bending: Ability to pick up objects from the floor 25% of day Visual Acuity: Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens 5% of day 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 vary depending upon the time of year and outside impacts. 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. 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.