Quality Assurance Specialist I (Monday to Friday: 1st shift - 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.) - $19.37/hour

Sigvaris is currently looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist 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.  The Quality Assurance Specialist I effectively perform Quality requirements to achieve the highest level of quality throughout the organization.  The Quality Assurance Specialist I work within corporate goals and objectives.  The Quality Assurance Specialist I assist with Quality Assurance activities daily, weekly and monthly operations.

SHIFT:

     • Monday to Friday:  6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

PAY:

     • $19.37 per hour with an increase every six months during the first year

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

     • Supports Continuous Improvement activities.

     • Conducts In-Process Audits in the production and Finished Goods Warehouse areas, including summary reporting.

     • Identifies non-conforming material/product and issue Product Hold as necessary.

     • Conducts daily quality reviews with the Quality Team Members, Quality Management, and Production Management as necessary.

     • 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 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 Quality Engineer and/or appropriate management staff are kept informed of developments affecting their functions.

          o Responds quickly to all oral and written communication.

          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 as assigned to ensure an efficient workflow.

EDUCATION and WORK EXPERIENCE:

     • A high school diploma or equivalent/GED.

     • Experience in Quality Control/Quality Assurance.

     • ISO/FDA knowledge/Internal or Lead Auditor

     • Prefer someone with manufacturing experience.

SKILLS:

     • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, i.e. Word, Excel. 

     • Must be able to give constructive feedback to peers.

     • Team player

     • Very good attention to detail

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

     • Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

     • Must have the ability to stand on feet for long periods of time.

     • Must be able to work in controlled environment (hot or cold).

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 education and employment, and drug test will be required in advance of hire.

Sigvaris is an EOE.