Machine Operator I (Monday to Thursday: 2nd shift - 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.) - $19 at Sigvaris Inc

Peachtree City, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Oct, 26

Salary

19.86

Posted On

17 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Inspection, Quality Control, Circular Knitting, Defect Identification, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 6S, ISO 13485 Compliance, Inventory Counting, Technical Documentation

Industry

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

Description 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.

Responsibilities

Inspect products from circular knitting machines to identify defects and ensure they meet quality specifications. Perform support functions including lint removal and recording job data in business software to maintain efficient operations.