Lead kitting and assembly operations: set up production lines, build and verify kits, monitor quality and pace, troubleshoot issues, train and direct staff, maintain supplies and equipment, complete paperwork and mailing requirements, and meet productivity and safety standards.
Description
Job Summary:
The Lead, Kitting/Assembly is responsible for the accurate and efficient building of bulk products into value-added packages for our customers.
Shift Hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Job Description:
- 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. This includes delegating 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. Ability to 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.
- May 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.
- Assists in duties when supervisor is out. May 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.
- When processing mail ensure to meet all USPS regulations and guidelines/requirements. Applies 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.
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- None
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION
- 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS OF POSITION
- 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
- Forklift Certified
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
- 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.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Manual dexterity for repetitive work
- Frequent standing for prolonged periods of time
- Frequent reaching, bending, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and stooping.
- Travel: N/A
- Chemicals: N/A
- Ability to lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to visually inspect all work for defects.
The Imagine Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
IMAGINE Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
Chicago, United States
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