Job Description

Sigvaris is currently looking for a Temporary Employee to work as a Knitting Operator I in 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 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.

LENGTH of ASSIGNMENT:

• This temporary assignment will last for about 6 weeks.

PAY:

• $19 per hour + shift differential

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.

You will be paid through a temporary agency and will be required by that agency to successfully complete a background check and drug test in advance of hire.

Sigvaris is an EOE.