Kitting Technician

Vallen Distribution; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Vallen Distribution is looking for an Integrated Supply Kitting Technician based in Savannah, Georgia. This role is responsible for assembling kits of parts and tools necessary for maintenance tasks, ensuring quick availability and minimal downtime. Ideal candidates should possess mechanical aptitude and strong communication skills, along with proficiency in MS-Office and the willingness to learn inventory management software. Benefits include comprehensive insurance coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supply chain environment is preferred but not required.
• Strong ability to develop customer relationships.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing applications.
• Ability to learn kitting processes and inventory management software.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels for kitting operations.
• Assemble necessary items into a kit for tasks.
• Store kits in accessible areas for maintenance personnel.
• Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Customer relationship development

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Tools

MS-Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Inventory management software

ERP systems

Job description

Why Join Our Team?

At Vallen, we embrace what makes us unique. We thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to Vallen's success. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive company that values the growth of our associates. When you join Vallen, you become part of our winning team. Our vast network of connections is here to help you transform your job into a career. Vallen is an industry leader in delivering flexible supply chain solutions while creating value for our customers, our supply partners, and our associates.

Benefits at Vallen

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Single, Employee + Spouse or Children, and Family Coverage
• 401(k) with discretionary company match of $0.50 on the $1.00 up to 6% of pay (U.S. positions only)
• Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Dependents
• Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits and Parental Leave (and any leave required under federal, state, and local laws)
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick Days): 80-160 hours of vacation time based on seniority, accrued monthly and prorated from date of hire. 40-56 hours of sick time per year based on seniority and advanced upon hire.
• Paid Time Off (Holidays): 8 scheduled holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups for networking and team building
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Safety shoe and safety glasses reimbursement (based on position)
• Employee discounts through BenefitHub
• Advancement opportunities
• Vallen complies with all minimum wage laws
• We accept applications on an ongoing basis

Position Summary

Vallen's Integrated Supply Kitting Technician is an hourly position integrated within a customer's location and is responsible for assembling all necessary parts, tools, and instructions for a specific repair or maintenance task into a single kit, streamlining the process and reducing downtime. The primary goal of this Kitting role is to ensure that all required items are readily available when a maintenance or repair task needs to be performed.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Process

• In Stock position: Monitor and maintain inventory levels, ensuring sufficient stock for kitting operations.
• Assemble the Kit: Gather all the identified items and organize them into a kit, which can be a box, container, or other suitable packaging.
• Staging: Store the kits in a designated area, easily accessible for maintenance personnel.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicate with customers and company management to address questions and concerns.
• Collaborate with quality assurance and management to implement process improvement changes.

Other Duties

• Interface with ERP software systems.
• May perform other work/duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

• Experience in a supply chain environment or a related field is preferred but not required.
• A desire and ability to learn the kitting processes and inventory management software is essential.
• Strong ability to develop and cultivate customer relationships.
• Must have a mechanical aptitude and demonstrated knowledge of recognizing manufacturing applications.
• Proficiency with MS-Office products (Excel, Word & Power Point) and the technical aptitude to learn all company specific programs and software applications.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills are crucial.
• Excellent communication skills are necessary to interact with team members, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency in inventory management software, ERP systems, and other relevant software is a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations will be evaluated and may be implemented to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

• Work environment may not be temperature controlled; must have the ability to work in extreme hot or cold environments.
• Must have the ability to work in dusty conditions.
• May be required to handle hazardous materials and wear various forms of protective equipment (shoes, gloves, protective eyewear, etc.)
• May be required to pass forklift and/or other warehouse equipment certifications (written and/or driving).
• Assigned work shifts may vary and/or rotate.
• Overtime may be required; extended day, evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand and may include little to no advanced notice.
• Must be able to handle and work physical inventory; required to lift up to 25 lbs. or greater with assistance following standard operating and safety procedures. Other physical requirements including, regularly being required to stand, walk, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, climb and balance.
• Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus are required.

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