Job Details

BETTER MOBILITY FOR LIFE

Savaria is a global leader in accessibility and patient care products, designing and building wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, elevators for home and commercial applications, medical beds, therapeutic surfaces, ceiling track lifts and patient slings. Savaria employs 2,450 valued associates globally and has 11+ manufacturing facilities to reach markets in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

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 include 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 I

DEPARTMENT:

MANUFACTURING

REPORTS TO:

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

FLSA STATUS:

BANNER:

NON-EXEMPT

SPAN

JOB SUMMARY:

Perform a variety of tasks to produce quality products, meet or exceed productivity goals, and operate machinery correctly.

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.
• Minimize scrap through proper and careful handling of materials.
• Accurately complete and maintain all necessary paperwork.
• Rotate positions as assigned.
• 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:

• None

COMPETENCIES:

• Capable of reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Basic computer functions.

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.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

• High school degree or GED preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• This position requires lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds; therefore, proper lifting technique is required. This is a standing position, and occasional bending, climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, overhead lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, squatting, and twisting may be required. (A detailed physical requirements checklist is available for this position.)
• This position requires exposure to the manufacturing areas and requires the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields.

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.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT

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

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