Knitting Operator I (Monday to Thursday: 2nd shift - 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.) - $19.86 per hour + shift differential

Sigvaris Inc•Peachtree City, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent education and experience.
Prefer someone with experience working in a manufacturing facility.
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.

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.
Interacts with external and internal customers in a timely manner conducive to continued positive relationships.
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.
Appropriate management staff are kept informed of developments affecting their functions.
Responds quickly to all oral and written communications.
Maintains and encourages an open line of communication with both internal and external customers.
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.

Benefits

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