Description 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 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.
- 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
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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
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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.