What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utility Production Specialist (1st shift) - $18/hour - No Sundays! position at Sigvaris Inc?
Description
Sigvaris is currently looking for a Utility Production Specialist to join our team in Holland, MI. 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 Production Supervisor, the Utility Production Specialist are responsible for cutting and automatically sewing products by using a variety of hand and power tools, fixtures and equipment, and work instructions to perform a series of operations to correctly cut and automatically sew medical devices as well as the knitting/inspection and packaging of items.
TWO SCHEDULES TO CHOOSE FROM - BOTH IN 1ST SHIFT:
• Monday to Thursday: 5 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. If you have to work overtime, it will be on Friday.
• Monday to Thursday: 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. AND Friday from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. If you have to work overtime, it will be an additional 4 hours on Friday.
*Overtime work will not be on a Sunday!
PAY PLUS BONUSES:
• $18 per hour with an increase every six months during the first year
• Opportunity to earn $100 Attendance Bonus payments per quarter.*
*Subject to Company's Attendance Policy.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
These duties and responsibilities are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Cuts and automatic sews products by using a variety of hand and power tools, fixtures and equipment, and work instructions to perform a series of operations to correctly cut and automatically sew medical devices.
• Knitting/packing of manufactured items to include all components/labeling necessary for sale.
• Reports problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials and labor to Production Supervisor.
• Works closely with support staff such as Technicians, Engineering, Production Supervisor, Materials/Warehouse to resolve issues.
• Complies with all OSHA and company safety rules.
• 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 Production Supervisor and/or 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.
• Follows established company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with SIGVARIS policies, industry standards, ISA standards, and Federal, State and local laws.
• 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.
Requirements
EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Prefer someone with some experience as an industrial sewer or machine operator.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This job involves moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the environment is low to moderate. Occasionally, exposed to both warm and cold air.
• Occasionally required to sit, walk, stand, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, bend, lift or climb.
• Occasionally required to lift over 50 pounds.
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; finger dexterity and hand coordination is required.
• The ability to use hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble small and large objects is required.
• Specific vision abilities required for this 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, verifiable employment, and drug test will be required in advance of hire.
Sigvaris is an EOE.
Salary : $18
