Description
Sigvaris is currently looking for a Temporary Employee to work as Utility Production Specialist at our facility 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:
LENGTH of ASSIGNMENT:
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.
- Interacts with external and internal customers in a timely manner conducive to continued positive relationships.
- 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.
- Production Supervisor and/or 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.
- 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:
- A high school diploma or equivalent/GED.
- 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.
You will be paid through a temporary agency and will be required by that agency to successfully complete a background check, education and employment verification, and drug test.
Sigvaris is an EOE.