Knitting Operator I (Monday to Thursday: 2nd shift - 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.) - $19.25 per hour + shift differential

Description

Help us make people's lives better!

Sigvaris is currently looking for a Knitting Operator I to join our team in Peachtree City, GA. As a leading compression solution provider, we are not just a company that manufactures products. We are a global team on a mission to help people feel their best. Reporting directly to the Supervisor, the Knitting Operator I accurately inspect products produced from circular knitting machines, identifies defects, and performs the support functions required to keep them operating efficiently.

SHIFT:

• Monday to Thursday - 2nd shift: 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

• During training (first few weeks of employment) - 1st: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.

PAY PLUS BONUSES:

• $19.25 per hour with an increase every six months during the first year plus shift differential

• Opportunity to earn $100 Attendance Bonus payments per quarter.*

*Subject to Company's Attendance Policy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately inspects all assigned products on circular knitting machine to determine pass/fail criteria.

• Verifies DQS sizing of products running on all machines in set 1/shift.

• Identifies product defects, accurately codes and designates scrap issues.

• Follows proper procedures to ensure product is knit to specifications.

• Removes lint from knitting machines to ensure optimal performance.

• Meets the established production and quality goals as set by management.

• Accurately records assigned jobs in the Company's business software system.

• Cleans work area daily.

• Supports physical inventory counts - Year End & Cycle Counts as instructed in accordance with set procedures and planning schedules.

• Supports and follows all company policies, procedures and safety guidelines.

• Fosters positive morale among staff, by promotion of open communication with all departments, to help create and maintain an innovative and cooperative staff relationship and environment.

o Interacts with external and internal customers in a timely manner conducive to continued positive relationships.

o Displays patience, courtesy and tact; demonstrates flexibility, enthusiasm and willingness to cooperate while working with others or in place of others as necessary.

• Demonstrates effective communication methods.

o Appropriate management staff are kept informed of developments affecting their functions.

o Responds quickly to all oral and written communications.

o Maintains and encourages an open line of communication with both internal and external customers.

o Accurately and legibly presents written data to affected internal/external customer.

• Follows established company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with SIGVARIS policies, industry standards, ISO 13485 standards, 6S and Lean Manufacturing, and Federal, State and local laws.

• Assists with the implementation of Lean/Kaizen initiatives or events in the department.

• Follows all work instructions, creates and maintains accurate records to meet all internal and external requirements to support the SIGVARIS Quality System and Quality Policy.

• Accurately performs any other duties and responsibilities as assigned to ensure an efficient workflow.

Requirements

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE:

• A high school diploma or equivalent education and experience.

• Prefer someone with experience working in a manufacturing facility.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regularly required to stand and walk from machine to machine for long periods of time.

• Ability to walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, bend, lift or climb.

• Occasionally required to lift light weights (less than 25 pounds).

• Finger dexterity and hand coordination required.

• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.

What We Offer You:

• Competitive salary with automatic increase every six months for the first year of employment.

• Medical (Core Plan and High Deductible Plan)

• Health Spending Account (applies to High Deductible Plan)

• Flexible Spending Account

• Dental Plan

• FREE Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability

• Voluntary benefits include vision, term life insurance, accident, cancer and hospital confinement

• 401(k) with Company match (dollar for dollar 100% up to the first 5% of employee contributions to the plan)

• Paid Time Off