Description 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. Requirements 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.