Lead, Kitting/Assembly

Join the Imagine team•Grayslake, IL

5d•$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 all General Worker duties, directing employees on the kitting/assembly line, updating the SQDIP board, and completing basic problem-solving. The Lead will review work instructions, understand job ticket information, anticipate supply needs, and ensure inventory levels are maintained. They will also instruct, coach, and support personnel, provide training, and assist in duties when the supervisor is out. Key responsibilities include setting up production lines, obtaining first piece approval, controlling machine settings, producing required kits, monitoring line speed and quality, troubleshooting operational issues, completing Load Tags, and preparing products for the next operation. For mail processing, adherence to USPS regulations is required, including applying postage and mailing labels. The role also involves completing necessary paperwork for mail stream efficiency, performing equipment maintenance, tracking job costs/production hours, 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.
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.
Delegate duties to other employees on the line to ensure that the next kit is ready to run.
Update SQDIP board and complete basic problem solving.
Review work instructions for assembly requirements.
Understand and communicate details of job ticket information through department software and paperwork provided.
Anticipate needed supplies and ensure inventories of supply items are at their proper levels to complete a job.
Notify supervisor of any 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.
Provide direction to temporary workers in lieu of supervisor.
Set up production line to start a production cycle, get first piece approval for each job/sub job.
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 once packaged.
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.
Meet all USPS regulations and guidelines/requirements when processing mail.
Apply current postage and mailing labels to all domestic and foreign mail.
Complete all necessary paperwork to move the product through the mail stream efficiently.
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, report potentially unsafe conditions and ensure that the 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.