Sigvaris is currently looking for a Machine Operator I to join our Knitting Department 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 and the Lead, the Machine 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 shift: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. or 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PAY PLUS BONUSES:
• $19.86 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 produced 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
• 10 Paid Holidays Per Year
• Employee Assistance Program
Successful completion of background check, employment verification, and drug test will be required in advance of hire.
Sigvaris is an EOE.
SIGVARIS GROUP is a Swiss based family-owned company with more than 1600 employees worldwide. We are the leading company in compression wear with a rich 150 years of medical expertise. We strive to help people feel their best - every day. Our leadership is based on continuous development and innovation as well as a deep dedication to meet the needs of our customers with solutions that make a difference. To ensure the best results, we care about our employees as much as about our customers; our company spirit is dynamic and people oriented, informal, yet professional, and respectful.
