Sigvaris is currently looking for a Machine Operator I to join our Knitting Department 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 Machine 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 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.

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.