Lead, Kitting/Assembly

The Imagine Group•Grayslake, IL

8d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead, Kitting/Assembly is responsible for the accurate and efficient building of bulk products into value-added packages for our customers. This role involves demonstrating proficiency in General Worker duties, directing employees, updating the SQDIP board, completing basic problem-solving, and reviewing work instructions. The position requires understanding job ticket information, anticipating supply needs, and notifying supervisors of shortages. The Lead will also instruct, coach, and support personnel, provide training, and assist in duties when the supervisor is out, potentially directing temporary workers. Responsibilities include setting up production lines, obtaining first piece approval, controlling and adjusting machine settings, producing required kits, monitoring lines for speed and quality, troubleshooting operational issues, completing Load Tags, preparing product for the next operation, and adhering to USPS regulations for mail processing. Additionally, the role involves performing equipment maintenance, tracking job costs, contributing to safety goals, and meeting productivity and quality standards. Overtime may be required.

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.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

1 plus years of experience working in printing, manufacturing, distribution, and/or fulfilment.
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

Responsibilities

Demonstrate proficiency in all General Worker duties and responsibilities.
Direct employees to finish kitting/assembly while also reporting to Supervisor for next kitting/assembly assignment.
Update SQDIP board and complete basic problem solving.
Review work instructions for assembly requirements and understand/communicate job ticket information.
Anticipate needed supplies and ensure inventories are at proper levels, notifying supervisor of 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 and may provide direction to temporary workers.
Set up production line to start a production cycle and get first piece approval.
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.
Monitor lines to ensure optimum running speed and quality.
Troubleshoot problems during kitting & assembly operation and report issues.
Accurately complete all Load Tags and prepares product for the next operation.
Process mail ensuring adherence to all USPS regulations and guidelines/requirements, applying postage and mailing labels, and completing necessary paperwork.
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, reporting potentially unsafe conditions, and ensuring department meets and exceeds safety requirements.
Meet productivity and quality standards by completing work in a timely and accurate manner.
Work overtime as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.