Lead Assembler

POLYTEK DEVELOPMENT CORP•Comstock Charter Township, MI

About The Position

Polytek® Development Corp., a manufacturer of mold making and casting materials, is seeking a motivated, experienced, and organized Lead Assembler. The role involves assembling, bottling, labeling, and packaging products; managing component and supply inventory; and preparing goods for shipping. The employee must follow assembly instructions and safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment throughout the shift, and report safety concerns. The job also requires operating a forklift and performing physical tasks including prolonged standing, repetitive work, and lifting items up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Must understand, speak, write, and read English.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
In-depth knowledge of and experience on the production line the employee will lead.
Basic computer experience.
Forklift operation is required for the job.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods and perform repetitive tasks.
Ability to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, squat, walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and repeatedly ascend and descend short flights of stairs or ladders for a full shift.
Ability to talk, hear, and see, including close/near, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Must wear job-specific personal protective equipment for the entire shift.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of shipping/receiving experience preferred.
Forklift experience preferred, although operating a forklift is a requirement of the job.

Responsibilities

Prepare work by following assembly instructions and parts lists and gathering parts, tools, and materials.
Assemble, bottle, and package products efficiently and reliably, including labeling and managing component and material inventory.
Verify labels and packaging requirements.
Resolve assembly or packaging instruction issues in coordination with team members and the supervisor.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.
Monitor supplies inventory, anticipate supply needs, report items for reordering, and verify receipt of supplies.
Use equipment and supplies efficiently to accomplish job results.
Complete forms documenting supplies used, as instructed by the supervisor.
Contribute to team efforts and perform related duties as needed.
Label, package, and box goods for shipping.
Learn and follow product hazard information through company-provided training and Safety Data Sheets and labels.
Wear required personal protective equipment and follow safety rules; promptly report safety concerns to the supervisor.
Follow the rules in Polytek’s Employee Policy Manual.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Operate a forklift.