Sigvaris is currently looking for a Knitting Operator to join our team. As a leading medical 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.
What You'll Do
- 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.
- 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.
- 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;
- Checks and responds to voice mail messages in a timely manner;
- 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 as assigned to ensure an efficient workflow.
What We Offer You:
- Competitive entry level wage with automatic increases every 6 months for the first 2 years of employment
- Medical Insurance (Core Plan and High Deductible Plan)
- Health Spending Account (applies to High Deductible Plan)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dental Plan
- Company paid 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
- Paid Holidays