Kitting Technician

About the Role

Vallen's Integrated Supply Kitting Technician is an hourly position integrated within a customer's location. The role is responsible for assembling all necessary parts, tools, and instructions for specific repair or maintenance tasks into a single kit, streamlining the process and reducing downtime. The primary goal is to ensure that all required items are readily available when a maintenance or repair task needs to be performed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels, ensuring sufficient stock for kitting operations.
• Assemble kits by gathering all identified items and organizing them into suitable packaging (e.g., boxes or containers).
• Stage kits in a designated area, easily accessible for maintenance personnel.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Communicate with customers and company management to address questions and concerns.
• Collaborate with quality assurance and management to implement process improvement changes.
• Interface with ERP software systems.
• Perform other work/duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supply chain environment or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Desire and ability to learn kitting processes and inventory management software.
• Strong ability to develop and cultivate customer relationships.
• Mechanical aptitude and demonstrated knowledge of recognizing manufacturing applications.
• Proficiency with MS-Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and the technical aptitude to learn company-specific programs and software applications.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with team members, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency in inventory management software, ERP systems, and other relevant software is a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Work environment may not be temperature-controlled; ability to work in extreme hot or cold environments required.
• Ability to work in dusty conditions.
• May be required to handle hazardous materials and wear protective equipment (e.g., shoes, gloves, protective eyewear).
• May be required to pass forklift and/or other warehouse equipment certifications (written and/or driving).
• Assigned work shifts may vary and/or rotate.
• Overtime may be required; extended day, evening, and weekend work may be required with little or no advanced notice.
• Must be able to handle and work physical inventory; required to lift up to 25 lbs. or greater with assistance following standard operating and safety procedures.
• Other physical requirements include regularly standing, walking, kneeling, bending, crouching, crawling, climbing, and balancing.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for single coverage, employee + spouse or children, and family coverage.
• 401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only).
• Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and dependents.
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws).
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80–160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40–56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
• Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position).
• Employee discounts through BenefitHub.
• Advancement opportunities.

Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws.