Assembler 2

Span-America Medical Systems Inc•Wade Hampton, SC

About The Position

The Assembler II performs a variety of production tasks to manufacture foam products while meeting or exceeding productivity and quality goals. The role involves operating production machinery, handling and organizing materials, verifying product quality, completing required paperwork, and maintaining a safe and orderly work area. The Assembler II is expected to be cross-trained in two to three jobs within the mattress department and perform more complex production-floor functions. The role supports Savaria Patient Care’s quality and safety systems, follows established procedures, and reports unsafe conditions or machinery problems. Duties may change at any time, with or without notice.

Requirements

Basic reading, writing, and listening skills.
Ability to follow safety and security procedures.
Ability to respond to changing responsibilities and processes.
Team-oriented approach and focus on organizational results.
Sound and accurate judgment and integrity.

Nice To Haves

High school degree or GED preferred.
One to two years of manufacturing experience preferred.
Basic understanding of lean manufacturing procedures and 5S.

Responsibilities

Assemble, glue, cut, print, fold, press, inflate, seal, label, and pack foam products while meeting or exceeding productivity goals.
Verify products are made properly and conform to quality standards.
Locate and organize raw materials for production.
Handle materials carefully to minimize scrap.
Set up and operate production machinery according to instructions.
Become fully cross-trained in two to three jobs within the mattress department.
Understand production machinery operation and troubleshoot machine errors.
Complete and maintain required paperwork accurately.
Print and change labels using UDI.
Perform 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 the Quality Policy and Quality System, follow established procedures, and propose procedure changes through a supervisor for formal approval.
Follow safety rules and report unsafe practices and conditions.
Participate in quarterly inventory as assigned.
Perform basic computer functions.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.