Assembly 27 - Utility, Assembly - Shift 2

Summit Polymers, Inc.•Sturgis, MI

1d•$20

About The Position

The Utility, Assembly position performs routine work supplying parts and materials to operators and associates, along with other assigned duties. Under general supervision from the manufacturing shift supervisor, the employee follows prescribed guidelines while having reasonable independence in scheduling routine work. The role supports assembly operations by maintaining material supply routes, moving finished goods and work-in-process materials, and keeping workstations supplied and orderly.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.
Minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment, or a traditional score of 16 on the Cognitive section.
Ability to walk and push a cart throughout the entire work shift.
Ability to move up to 40 pounds.
Ability to perform repeated bending and lifting 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 or stairs for material changes.
Agreement to complete all required post-hire training.

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, deliver them to the shipping stage, and supply work-in-process parts and purchased components to assembly as ordered through kanbans.
Use the Heijunka board to pace the utility route.
Activate the flag or light as needed to indicate a delay.
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 product is placed in designated work-in-process stores.
Ensure cartons are labeled correctly according to labeling procedures.
Maintain routes according to the SLMS system.
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.