Binder in Newport News, Virginia at Burlington Medical

Job Description:

Responsible for ensuring that all finished aprons, Thyroid Shields, Sleeves, Gonad Shields, Table Pads, and Porta Shields adhere to work order instructions.

Duties:

• Read Factory Work Order to include “special instructions” and produce aprons according to the specifications

• Tag aprons with correct protection type

• Ensure orders are complete prior to sending the product to the next workstation

• Improve work process efficiencies by communicating ideas and or procedures in sewing

• Understand company quality policies including work instructions and procedures

• Ensure that aprons being sewn follow a “first-in-first-out” system process

• Clarify with Quality Inspector any questions regarding work orders

• Maintain a safe, clean work area, to include blowing down the machine and making minor preventative maintenance of machines (e.g. keeping oil levels full, replacing old needles with new, etc.)

• Have a thorough knowledge of the apron-making process, apron styles, products and customers

• Additional job duties as may be assigned from time to time by management

Skills/Qualifications:

• Ability to move around the factory

• Ability to lift 50 lbs

• Ability to work on several orders simultaneously

• Basic sewing knowledge and knowledge of operation of sewing machines

• Possess an excellent understanding of the process

• Demonstrate good work ethics

• Excellent communication skills

• Must demonstrate the ability to build and maintain strong teamwork relationships

• Results oriented while managing multiple tasks with shifting priorities

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions in English.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply basic understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form