Lead, Kitting/Assembly

About the role

The Lead, Kitting/Assembly is responsible for the accurate and efficient building of bulk products into value-added packages for our customers. This role directs employees to finish kitting/assembly while reporting to the Supervisor for next assignment, including delegating duties to other employees on the line to ensure the next kit is ready to run.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in all General Worker duties and responsibilities
• Update SQDIP board and complete basic problem solving
• Review work instructions for assembly requirements
• Understand and communicate details of job ticket information through department software and paperwork provided
• Anticipate needed supplies and ensure inventories of supply items are at proper levels to complete a job; notify supervisor of any shortages
• Collect temporary worker timesheets and conduct initial review for accuracy
• Instruct, coach and support personnel in performance of their job descriptions while running small kits
• Provide training as needed
• Assist in duties when supervisor is out; may provide direction to temporary workers in lieu of supervisor
• Set up production line to start a production cycle, get first piece approval for each job/sub job
• Control and adjust machine settings as necessary
• Produce required kit and/or sub kit assembly by placing assigned products into kit, verifying product quality, packaging product on moving line and ensuring product protection once packaged
• Monitor lines to ensure optimum running speed and quality
• Troubleshoot problems during kitting & assembly operation and report issues
• Accurately complete all Load Tags and prepare product for the next operation
• When processing mail, ensure to meet all USPS regulations and guidelines/requirements
• Apply current postage and mailing labels to all domestic and foreign mail
• Complete all necessary paperwork to move the product through the mail stream efficiently
• Perform maintenance to department equipment or facilitate preventative maintenance work
• Track job costs/production hours as applicable
• Contribute to safety goals by maintaining a clean, clutter-free workplace, report potentially unsafe conditions and ensure that the department meets and exceeds safety requirements
• Meet productivity and quality standards by completing work in a timely and accurate manner
• Work overtime as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), four plus years of relevant industry experience or 520 hours as an Imagine temporary employee along with manager's approval to hire full-time

Qualifications

• 1 plus years of experience working in printing, manufacturing, distribution, and/or fulfillment
• Willingness and ability to obtain high school diploma or GED within a reasonable time of being placed in the role if do not have High School Diploma or GED (tuition reimbursement provided)
• 1 plus years of experience using BVM Shrink Wrapper, Tape Machines, Conveyors, Piece Scales, Poly Bagger, and Pallet Wrappers
• Bilingual Spanish/English

Skills

• Basic computer skills including email, basic mouse, keyboard, and menu navigation
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and measurement
• Ability to communicate/understand basic written and verbal instructions

Pay

USD$17.93 - USD$20.00/Hr.

Schedule

Shift Hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Working conditions and physical requirements

• Manual dexterity for repetitive work
• Frequent standing for prolonged periods of time
• Frequent reaching, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and stooping
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to visually inspect all work for defects