Custom Kitting Specialist

Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health package

401k

Overtime

Flexible scheduling

Travel opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Casual work environment

Job summary

Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Custom Kitting Specialist to assemble customer-specific aircraft kits and KTS components with meticulous attention to detail.

You will pick, stage, and package parts according to BOMs and work orders, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery. This role emphasizes inventory integrity, ERP transactions, safe warehouse practices, and collaboration across teams to meet daily production and shipping schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• US Citizen
• Experience in kitting, materials handling, inventory control, or warehouse operations
• High attention to detail with the ability to follow complex picking and kit assembly requirements
• Comfortable working with large quantities of parts and repetitive, accuracy-driven tasks
• Strong computer skills with emphasis in Microsoft outlook and office suite

Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and assemble custom kits according to work orders, bills of materials (BOMs), and customer specifications.
• Verify all kit components for accuracy, quantity, and quality prior to packaging and shipment.
• Package completed kits to ensure safe handling and delivery while meeting customer and company standards.
• Stage, label, and prepare completed kits for shipment.
• Conduct routine cycle counts and assist with inventory audits to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions within the ERP system.
• Maintain organized workstations and warehouse storage areas to promote efficiency and safety.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment, as authorized.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to meet daily production and shipping schedules.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned to support operational needs.

Skills

Kitting

Inventory control

Warehouse operations

Attention to detail

Repetitive tasks accuracy

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Summary

The Custom Kitting Specialist is responsible for accurately and efficiently assembling customer-specific aircraft and KTS custom kits by picking, organizing, and packaging thousands of individual components according to work orders, bills of materials (BOMs), and packing requirements. This position plays a critical role in maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting warehouse operations, and ensuring customers receive complete, high-quality kits on time. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, organization, and a commitment to 100% accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately pick and assemble custom kits according to work orders, bills of materials (BOMs), and customer specifications.
• Verify all kit components for accuracy, quantity, and quality prior to packaging and shipment.
• Package completed kits to ensure safe handling and delivery while meeting customer and company standards.
• Stage, label, and prepare completed kits for shipment.
• Conduct routine cycle counts and assist with inventory audits to maintain inventory accuracy.
• Maintain accurate inventory transactions within the ERP system.
• Maintain organized workstations and warehouse storage areas to promote efficiency and safety.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment, as authorized.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to meet daily production and shipping schedules.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned to support operational needs.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• US Citizen
• Experience in kitting, materials handling, inventory control, or warehouse operations
• High attention to detail with the ability to follow complex picking and kit assembly requirements
• Comfortable working with large quantities of parts and repetitive, accuracy-driven tasks
• Strong computer skills with emphasis in Microsoft outlook and office suite

Success in this position is measured by

• Maintaining 100% accuracy when picking, assembling, and packaging customer kits.
• Consistently meeting productivity and efficiency goals.
• Maintaining inventory integrity through accurate put-away and cycle counting.
• Producing complete, high-quality kits with minimal errors or rework.
• Supporting on-time order fulfillment while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Leave plan (Paid Time Off)
• Comprehensive Health Care package including Medical, Vision, Dental, Health Savings Account (HSA), and more
• 401 (k) retirement plan
• Paid Overtime
• Flex Time and Flexible Scheduling
• Opportunities to travel
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Casual and relaxed work environment

KTS is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other segmenting characteristics protected by law.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to: Human Resources 847-737-7299 [e-mail]