Assembler II Position Available In Greenville, South Carolina

Assembler

II 2.7 2.7

out of 5 stars 70 Commerce Center, Greenville, SC 29615 BETTER

MOBILITY FOR LIFE

Savaria is a global leader in accessibility and patient care products, designing and building wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, elevators for home and commercial applications, medical beds, therapeutic surfaces, ceiling track lifts and patient slings. Savaria employs 2,450 valued associates globally and has 11+ manufacturing facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

SAVARIA PATIENT CARE

Built from a heritage of brands including Span, Handicare and Silvalea, Savaria Patient Care provides products designed for safe patient handling and positive outcomes. Our research and clinically based product portfolio include therapeutic surfaces for pressure management and positioning, a complete range of innovative ceiling and floor lifts and slings. Savaria Patient Care is a division of Savaria Corporation, a global leader in accessibility.

TITLE:

ASSEMBLER II DEPARTMENT

MANUFACTURING

REPORTS TO

PRODUCTION

SUPERVISOR BANNER

SPAN Perform a variety of tasks to produce quality products, meet or exceed productivity goals, and operate machinery correctly. Perform the following necessary tasks to produce foam products: assemble, glue, cut, print, fold, press, inflate, seal, label, and pack, consistently meeting or exceeding productivity goals. Verify that the product is being made properly and conforms to quality standards. Capable of locating and organizing raw materials for production. Minimize scrap through proper and careful handling of materials. Correctly set up and operate production machinery according to instructions. Must be fully cross trained in 2-3 jobs within the department. Understand the operation of production machinery to troubleshoot machine errors. Basic understanding of lean manufacturing procedures and 5S. Accurately complete and maintain all necessary paperwork. Understand how to print and change labels using UDI. Performs the more complex job functions on the production floor. Notify supervision or maintenance of machinery problems or breakdowns. Maintain a clean and orderly work area. Support Quality Policy, Quality System, and follow established procedures. Propose changes to existing procedures through the supervisor, understanding that changes cannot be implemented prior to formal approval in the Quality System. Follow safety rules to protect yourself, co-workers, equipment, and facilities. Report unsafe practices and conditions. Participate in quarterly inventory as assigned. Perform other duties as assigned by supervision. Perform basic computer functions.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. This position requires lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds; therefore, proper lifting technique is required. This is a standing position, and occasional bending, climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, overhead lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, squatting, and twisting may be required. (A detailed physical requirements checklist is available for this position.) The performance of this position requires exposure to the manufacturing areas and requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

High school degree or GED preferred 1-2 years of manufacturing experience Savaria provides equal employment opportunities and consideration to all qualified employees and applicants, including disabled individuals and veterans. #savariapatientcare