Material Kitting Assistant

Simplex Inc; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Simplex Inc. is seeking a Material Kitting Assistant in Springfield, IL to support the Material Kitting Coordinator by pulling, labeling, and staging materials for production kits.

You will build organized kits, verify part numbers, and ensure accurate quantities while maintaining a clean, safe work area. This role requires clear English communication and experience with ERP and Office tools.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated organizational ability and ability to work under deadlines.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and ERP preferred.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts).
• Computer skills including familiarity with Office.
• Ability to communicate across departments in English.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and production schedules.
• Maintain all safety standards and guidelines at all times.

Responsibilities

• Pull materials for production jobs based on work orders, BOMs, and pick lists.
• Build complete, organized kits for jobs scheduled for production.
• Verify part numbers, quantities, and descriptions.
• Label and package materials clearly.
• Stage completed kits for transfer.
• Report shortages and discrepancies.
• Maintain organized work area.
• Stage materials for transfer between facilities.
• Maintain organized kitting areas.
• Assist with cycle counts and audits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Deadline driven

Communication

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP system

MS Office

Job description

Description

The Material Kitting Assistant works with the Material Kitting Coordinator to pull, organize, label and stage materials and components required for production kits.

• Pull materials for production jobs based on work orders, bills of material (BOMs), and pick lists
• Build complete, organized kits for jobs scheduled for production
• Verify part numbers, quantities, and descriptions
• Label and package materials clearly
• Stage completed kits for transfer.
• Report shortages and discrepancies.
• Maintain organized work area
• Stage materials for transfer between facilities
• Maintain organized kitting areas
• Assist with cycle counts and audits

This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of job duties. Other job-related responsibilities will be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• Demonstrated organizational ability and ability to work effectively under deadlines and with multiple agendas
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, and work with an ERP system preferred
• Ability to operate various material handling equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, forklifts).
• Computer skills including familiarity with Office
• Ability to work, and communicate across various departments
• Ability to receive and retain instructional information
• Must be able to communicate (read, write and speak) the English language clearly
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and production schedules.
• Maintain all safety standards and guidelines at all times.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to perform the duties required for material handling, including the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Must be able to stand, bend, or work in various positions throughout the shift.