Lead Assembler

Polytek Development Corp; Comstock Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Polytek Development Corp. is seeking a highly organized individual to join our manufacturing team.

You will perform assembly and packaging of products, label items, manage inventory, and ensure accurate use of parts, tools, and materials. Responsibilities include following assembly instructions, maintaining a safe workspace, verifying labels and packaging, assisting with shipping preparations, and reporting safety concerns.

Qualifications

• Must be able to understand, speak, write and read English.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years experience in shipping/receiving preferred; forklift experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Proficient understanding of preparing work by following assembly instructions, parts lists, gathering parts, tools, and materials.
• Responsible for fast and reliable assembly, bottling and packaging of products including labeling and inventory management of components and materials.
• Verifies labels and packaging requirements.
• Resolves issues with assembly or packaging instructions with team members and supervisor.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock and reporting needs for re-ordering of supplies.
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies efficiently.
• Documents actions by completing forms for supplies used as instructed by supervisor.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Assist with labeling, packaging and boxing goods preparing them for shipping.
• Understand hazards of products through training and reading Safety Data Sheets and labels.
• Wear proper PPE and follow safety rules; report safety concerns to supervisor.
• Follow rules set forth in Polytek’s Employee Policy Manual.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

English language proficiency

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

Polytek® Development Corp. is a leading manufacturer of mold making and casting materials. Polytek® is currently looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and extremely organized individual to join our rapidly expanding company.

Essential Job Functions:

• Proficient understanding of preparing work to be accomplished by following assembly instructions, parts lists; gathering parts, tools, and materials.
• Responsible for fast and reliable assembly, bottling and packaging of products including labeling, inventory management of components and materials.
• Verifies labels and packaging requirements.
• Resolves any issues with assembly or packaging instructions working with team members and supervisor.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; reporting needs for re-ordering of supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Documents actions by completing forms for supplies used as instructed by supervisor
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Assist with labeling, packaging and boxing goods preparing them for shipping.
• Understand hazards of products through company provided training and reading Safety Data Sheets and labels.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves and safety glasses) and follow all provided safety rules.
• Report safety concerns immediately to your supervisor.
• Follow all rules set forth in Polytek’s Employee Policy Manual.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, squat, walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and repeatedly ascend/descend short flights of stairs/ladders for a full shift.
• Must be able to talk, hear and see with vision abilities including close/near, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must wear job-specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for entirety of shift.

Education and Experience:

• Must be able to understand, speak, write and read English.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• In-Depth knowledge of and experience on the line that they will be leading.
• 2+ years experience in shipping/receiving preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred but not required – Operating a Forklift is a requirement of the job.
• Basic computer experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.