Utility, Assembly - 2nd Shift

About the role

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.

FLSA Status: Non Exempt | Reports to: Supervisor, Manufacturing (Assembly)

This is responsible work, generally of a routine nature. Supplies parts and/or material as needed to operators/associates as well as other duties as assigned. Direct supervision is provided by the shift supervisor, but the routine nature of the work allows for reasonable independent work scheduling within prescribed guidelines.

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically capable of walking and pushing a cart for the entire work shift.
• Must be able to move up to 40 pounds.
• Repeated bending and lifting during the shift.
• Must be able to wear steel-toe footwear.
• Adequate visual acuity to qualify for a forklift license.
• Must be able to operate a pallet jack for product movement.
• Must be capable of climbing ladders/stairs for material changes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all components, cartons and packing material are at work stations as needed per the SLMS system.
• Follow utility route as instructed – removes finished goods and delivers to ship stage, supplies WIP parts and purchased components to assembly as ordered with kanbans.
• Use Heijunka board to pace utility route.
• Activate flag/light as needed to indicate ‘delay’ condition.
• Gauging; training; and assisting other utilities with material and material movement.
• Use and maintain equipment including Utility cart, supply Kanbans, Production Instruction KanBan, etc.
• Ensure product is placed in designated WIP stores.
• Ensure all cartons and packing material are at workstations as needed.
• Ensure cartons are labeled correctly per labeling procedures.
• Maintain routes according to SLMS system.
• Maintain general housekeeping.
• Use utility knife to open and cut down packages of parts per safety procedures.
• Other work as assigned by supervisor.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED

Skills and Abilities

• Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.
• A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 16 on the Cognitive section).

Travel Requirements

This position typically does not require any travel.