VAS Assembler and Programmer

Primary Responsibilities

• Administers and operates the organization's warehouses, including processing, packaging and storage of supplies, materials and equipment
• Moves product to storage areas with proper equipment and efficiently stack and store the product in the appropriate area
• Maneuvering a forklift and/or pallet jack through limited space areas; verifying counts and products shipped/received
• Uses verbal and written instruction for kit assembly, rework, testing, block code, and inspection of product
• Lifts, unpacks, tests, repacks, and documents results
• Lifts, unpacks, adds or removes materials, repacks, and documents results
• Reports work status to VAS Manager
• Provides support as requested by a Lead
• Maintains cleanliness of assembly
• Helps with the packing and taping of boxes of products
• Moves material with pallet jack or on cart
• Supports safety initiatives and follows all safety guidelines
• Pays close attention to detail to ensure the processes are done correctly
• Uses a computer to perform testing/flashing of products
• Uses test fixtures as directed
• Prints labels using any applicable program
• Understand, support and execute all work in a safe manner using the established procedures, methods and safe working requirements
• Implements and maintains department policies and standards
• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Forklift Certification preferred
• 1 year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be familiar in working with electronic devices

Knowledge Skills And Abilities:

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Ability to read and comprehend procedures and work instructions
• Strong attention to detail and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to either stand or sit for extended periods
• Ability to bend, push, pull, reach, grab, turn, twist, and/or stoop
• Ability to grab small parts or hand tools with hands

Physical Requirements:

• Essential functions of this job require the following minimal physical demands: sit, talk or hear; frequently required to use hands to grip or feel; and occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Vision and depth perception suitable for use of utilizing machinery and/or a computer
• Manual dexterity suitable for use of utilizing machinery and/or a computer
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes which permits the employee to work in a warehouse
• Required to sit, stand up to 20-70% of the time comfortably, with or without reasonable accommodation

Working Conditions:

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be comfortable working in a complex production machining and assembly environment
• The working area is primarily in a manufacturing environment located around machines and heavy equipment such as a forklift or pallet operator
• Operation of the machine requires working with, and coming into contact with, various materials and substances
• Willingness to wear finger cots, masks, and/or safety vest
• Working temperatures may vary from hot, cold, humid, wet or dry
• Working hours may be extended and weekends may be required in order to meet manufacturing needs