Packaging Operator I (Monday to Friday: 1st shift) - $16.75/hour

Description

Sigvaris is currently looking for a Packaging 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 Finishing Supervisor, the Packaging Operator I is responsible for completing the finishing process by labeling and packaging products within established quality standards.

SHIFT:

     • Monday to Thursday:  5 a.m. to 2 p.m.

     • Friday:  5 a.m. to 9 a.m.

PLAY PLUS BONUSES:

     • $16.75 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:

     • Accurately packages/labels products for transport to Finished Goods Warehouse.

          o Scan the job ticket and verify the job order # and the box # that shows on the screen matches the job ticket.

          o Verify the correct boxes have been issued for the job.

          o Load the boxes into the box feeder and start the autoboxer.

          o As each box cycles around place the product inside each box one at a time.

          o As each completed box exits the autoboxer, verify the label information is correct and the label has been applied properly and place each box into the tote.

      • Supports the SIGVARIS quality system and quality policy by following work instructions, procedures and the accurate fulfillment of required forms to meet all internal and external requirements.

     • Assists with the training of new personnel in the department.

     • Works toward meeting the production and quality goals set by management.

     • Maintains a neat and clean work area.

     • Accurately stocks raw materials back into designated areas at the end of the break/lunch/shift.

     • Ensures a safe work environment for all employees.

     • 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 Finishing 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.

          o Checks and responds to voice mail messages in a timely manner. 

          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.

Requirements

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE:

     • A high school diploma or equivalent/GED.

     • Prefer someone with a minimum of one to two years of experience with the inspection/quality of products in a manufacturing environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This job operates in a manufacturing environment.

     • Regularly required to stand 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, color determination, 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.