Assembler II

Savaria Corporation; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Savaria Patient Care, a division of Savaria Corporation, seeks an Assembler II to perform diverse tasks producing foam products and meeting productivity goals. The role involves setting up machines, assembling components, and ensuring quality standards are met on a daily basis.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and 1-2 years of manufacturing experience. Cross-training in 2-3 jobs is required to support lean processes and a safe, efficient production floor.

Qualifications

• High school degree or GED preferred.
• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic reading, writing and listening skills required.
• Must be fully cross trained in 2-3 jobs within the mattress department.
• Basic understanding of lean manufacturing procedures and 5S.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, glue, cut, print, fold, press, inflate, seal, label, and pack foam products to meet productivity goals.
• Verify product conforms to quality standards.
• Locate and organize raw materials for production.
• Minimize scrap through careful handling of materials.
• Set up and operate production machinery per instructions.
• Understand and troubleshoot production machinery to minimize downtime.
• Maintain safe, clean, and orderly work area.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

5S

Cross-training

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SAVARIA PATIENT CARE Built from a heritage of brands including Span, Handicare and Silvalea, Savaria Patient Care provides products designed for safe patient handling and positive outcomes. Our research and clinically based product portfolio includes therapeutic surfaces for pressure management and positioning, a complete range of innovative ceiling and floor lifts and slings. Savaria Patient Care is a division of Savaria Corporation, a global leader in accessibility.

Job Title

Assembler II

Job Summary

The Assembler II will perform a variety of tasks to produce quality products and meet or exceed productivity goals.

Essential Duties And Functions

• Perform the following necessary tasks to produce foam products: assemble, glue, cut, print, fold, press, inflate, seal, label, and pack, consistently meeting or exceeding productivity goals.
• Verify that the product is being made properly and conforms to quality standards.
• Capable of locating and organizing raw materials for production.
• Minimize scrap through proper and careful handling of materials.
• Correctly set up and operate production machinery according to instructions.
• Must be fully cross trained in 2-3 jobs within the mattress department.
• Understand the operation of production machinery to troubleshoot machine errors.
• Basic understanding of lean manufacturing procedures and 5S.
• Accurately complete and maintain all necessary paperwork.
• Understand how to print and change labels using UDI.
• Performs the more complex job functions on the production floor.
• Notify supervision or maintenance of machinery problems or breakdowns.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Support Quality Policy, Quality System, and follow established procedures. Propose changes to existing procedures through the supervisor, understanding that changes cannot be implemented prior to formal approval in the Quality System.
• Follow safety rules to protect yourself, co-workers, equipment, and facilities. Report unsafe practices and conditions.
• Participate in quarterly inventory as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.
• Perform basic computer functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

Competencies

• Uses resources efficiently and effectively.
• Ability to respond quickly to changing responsibilities and processes.
• Team Oriented
• Results-oriented with a focus on meeting organizational requirements.
• Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Works with integrity.
• Observe safety and security procedures.

Behaviors

Savaria’s mission is to provide products to improve mobility and access in daily life, so it’s important that all associates embrace this and ensure that they keep our customers at the heart of everything they do, acting in the spirit of our Savaria values all the time:

• Safety – We are committed to protecting the health and well-being of customers, the public, and our people.
• Quality – We aspire to deliver quality products and services that are right the first time.
• Customer passion – What we do makes a difference, and we work with passion to do the best for our customers.
• Collaboration – We encourage collaboration to generate ideas and innovation and value clear and open communication to create strong teamwork.
• Expertise – Our knowledge and experience have made us industry leaders, and we actively support continuous learning for future growth.

Language Skills

• Basic reading, writing and listening skills required.

Education, Experience & Training

• High school degree or GED preferred
• 1 - 2 years of manufacturing experience preferred

Note

Please note this job description is 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.

Savaria provides equal employment opportunities and consideration to all qualified employees and applicants, including disabled individuals and veterans.

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Schedule

• M-F 7:00 am – 3:30 pm