Temporary Position: Utility Production Specialist (1st shift) - $18/hour - No Sundays! in Holland, Michigan at Sigvaris Inc

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:

• $18 per hour

LENGTH of ASSIGNMENT:

• About two months

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.

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.