Kitting Associate

Multi-Color Corporation Recruiting•Knoxville, TN

1d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The kitting associate will gather, kit and stage all components required for upcoming production orders to be set-up on press, assisting Operators during changeovers of product lines. MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.

Requirements

Strong written/verbal interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to read, write, and comprehend instructions and SOPs in English. Must be able to present information to team.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Basic computer skills.
Willing to work OT and weekends as scheduled.
Must be extremely trustworthy, flexible, and dependable with a good attendance history.
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to accurately complete high volumes of work
Exceptional problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain a clean, safe work environment with a focus on 6S and Lean practices.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in an organized manner.
Strong initiative, problem-solving, and resourcefulness.

Responsibilities

Maintain communication at all times with production team.
Able to learn inventory processes and press terminology.
Able to learn company specialized computer software and perform tasks within the system
Able to accurately prepare a kit for each upcoming production job.
Able to follow the press schedule and stage the next job for press per workorder and SOP instructions.
Assist with changeover activities, including wash-up and set-up
Appropriately disassemble kits and return cleaned and/or unused items to designated storage locations.
Act as a resource for pressroom production to reduce downtime and improve productivity.
Monitor inventory levels of auxiliary supplies at press and replace as needed.
Monitor scrap/waste containers and replace as needed.
Match, mix, and prepare color to customer supplied samples or Pantone color guides.
Communicate concerns, issues and status of specific production orders with co-workers and supervisors. Notify supervisor of any mechanical or material issues.
Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
Participate in process improvement initiatives.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned