Mixer

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 .
Position: Mixing Department: Mixer, Adv. Mixer, Sr. Mixer

Position Summary: The Mixing department is responsible for the preparation and mixing of liquid goods, either latex or non-latex as the beginning part of our manufacturing process. Work is completed for this department thru the use of basic machine operation and recipe management. Individuals in this department are responsible for maintaining quality and speed performance within the scope of their role, while minimizing scrap, in addition to working to ensure the accuracy of all manufacturing data and documentation

Key Responsibilities/Skills:
Mixer
Follows the requirements of the assigned schedule to meet production demand.
Loads and unloads mixing machines with liquid and chemical items based on formula
Cleans production area, pumps, and assigned equipment
Notifies and advises the team leads and production management on issues and/or improvements pertaining to the mixing function, and/or mixing environment
Prepares work documentation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all production and regulatory policies and procedures
Follows all Milliken safety and quality guidelines, adhering to PPE and training requirements for position
Notifies and advises the team leads, production management and maintenance on all issues related to safety
Other duties as assigned, such as but not limited to: process and work flow improvement projects, new product development activities, quality investigations, etc.

Adv. Mixer
All qualifications for Mixer
Sets up mixing equipment, material, and machinery based on established specifications
Adjusts equipment to maintain proper quality and speed standards and follows all quality requirements and procedures to ensure first quality production

Sr. Mixer
All qualifications for Adv. Mixer
Ability to plan, lead and execute projects
Committee attendance required

Qualifications: Required
High School diploma, GED and/or equivalent experience
Prior manufacturing experience, preferably within a regulated goods industry such as healthcare or food and beverage production.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbal and written
Familiarity with basic computer skills
Ability to read, write, and perform basic math at an 8th grade level
Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time
Ability to assess visual differences between product, in color, size, pattern, etc.
Ability to lift up to 60 lbs
Strong preference for Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) candidates
Willingness to embrace and embody the core values of Milliken

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.