Utility, Assembly - 2nd Shift

Summit Polymers•Kalamazoo, MI

About The Position

This is routine work supplying parts and materials to operators and associates, along with other assigned duties. The position receives direct supervision from the shift supervisor, while the routine nature of the work permits reasonable independent scheduling within prescribed guidelines. The role typically does not require travel. The employee must complete all required post-hire training. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (traditional score of 16 on the Cognitive section).
Ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.
Physically capable of walking and pushing a cart for the entire work shift.
Ability to move up to 40 pounds and repeatedly bend and lift during the shift.
Ability to wear steel-toe footwear.
Adequate visual acuity to qualify for a forklift license.
Ability to operate a pallet jack for product movement.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs for material changes.

Responsibilities

Ensure components, cartons, and packing materials are available at workstations as needed according to the SLMS system.
Follow the instructed utility route; remove finished goods and deliver them to the shipping stage.
Supply work-in-process parts and purchased components to assembly as ordered using kanbans.
Use the Heijunka board to pace the utility route and activate the delay flag or light as needed.
Gauge, train, and assist other utilities with materials and material movement.
Use and maintain equipment, including the utility cart, supply kanbans, and production instruction kanban.
Ensure products are placed in designated work-in-process stores.
Ensure cartons are labeled correctly according to labeling procedures.
Maintain routes according to the SLMS system and maintain general housekeeping.
Use a utility knife to open and cut down packages of parts according to safety procedures.
Perform other work as assigned by the supervisor.