Gerrish Inspector
 Milliken & Company | |
 United States, South Carolina, Anderson | |
| 2 Dalton Drive (Show on map) | |
 Jul 15, 2025 | |
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Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance 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: Cloth Inspector JOB CLASSIFICATION: Advanced Support Operator REPORTS TO: Production Manager PURPOSE: Examine cloth for any defects or abnormalities in fabric construction GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Knowledge of all general plant safety rules & absolutes. 2) Operate equipment in a safe manner 3) Meet production goals set-out by department manager 4) Follow proper policies and procedures and job specifications set out by department and location SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Knowledge of Inspector policies and procedures 2) Completing daily team maintenance (DTM) activities 3) Auditing safety items in department 4) Grading fabric 5) Identify and mark defects 6) Sew non-standard rolls together rolls together to reach standard doff length 7) Move rolls (using hoist and/or forklift), as required 8) Ending BARCO pieces and starting new pieces MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT -- Ear protection; Steel-toe safety shoes AUTHORIZED TRAINING TIME: 12 Weeks for Certification PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION Standing: 2 hours a day to sew, creel, doff rolls, retrieve tubes and complete paperwork Sitting: 10 hours sitting to inspect fabric; 75 minutes of break time Moving: Moving about once an hour to start a new roll. Lifting: Lift cloth tubes and safety rod (15 lbs.) approximately 12 times daily. Climbing: Must be able to step up approximately 5 inches to reach the walk board on Inspection Frame. Push/Pull: Small amount of pushing to adjust rolls Reach: Reaches approximately 3 feet to operate frame control board and to mark defects Bending/Stooping: Some bending required to retrieve tubes from racks (10%) Visual Acuity: Must be able to accurately read roll information (style, pattern, etc.) be able to identify defects on rolls of fabrics WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in a manufacturing facility. This position regularly works around moving mechanical parts and powered industrial vehicles. Noise level is generally loud. 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. | |