Production Assistant Full-Time Evening Shift 2PM - 1130PM

Northwest Kidney Centers; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Evening shift premium

Weekend premium

Job summary

Northwest Kidney Centers seeks a Production Assistant to join our team on a Full-Time Evening Shift (2PM-11:30PM). The role focuses on constructing medical kits for dialysis patients and requires attention to detail and adherence to procedures for safe operation of equipment.

The position supports Supply Chain tasks, inventory management, and quality control, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and customer service within NKC facilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; materiel handling training.
• Washington State driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Forklift operator training required.
• Ability to organize workload with minimal supervision.
• English proficiency (read and speak).

Responsibilities

• Be a proactive team member delivering high-quality service to NKC staff and customers.
• Operate lift-truck, automated bagger and conveyor line safely.
• Follow production build schedules and PARs.
• Prepare production line with required supplies for daily production.
• Build medical packs per formulary and amounts.
• Monitor and inspect materials for quality control.
• Restock supplies and coordinate line changeovers.
• Participate in physical inventories.
• Identify inventory control and stocking issues.
• Maintain a clean work area per leadership guidance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift operator training

Washington driver’s license

Tools

Lift-truck

Conveyor system

Job description

Northwest Kidney Centers seeks a Production Assistant to join Northwest Kidney Centers in a Full-Time Evening Shift. 2PM-1130PM

GENERAL SUMMARY

The production Assistant is responsible for the building and assembly of pre-designed medical kits to be used in the treatment of NKC dialysis patients. Requires attention to details and adherence to procedures for the assembly of medical packs and for safe operation of mechanized equipment.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Be a proactive and collaborative team member providing high quality service to all NKC staff and customers.
• 2. Operates lift-truck, automated bagger and conveyor line within established guidelines for effective and safe movement of supplies in around the warehouse space.
• 3. Complies to inventory production build schedules to assure proper PARS of supplies are produced.
• 4. Prepares production line with the loading of required supplies for daily production.
• 5. Builds/assembles medical packs to prescribed formulary and amounts.
• 6. Implement quality control by monitoring and inspecting materials being used in assembly as well as the finished product.
• 7. Restocks supplies and coordinates in the change over of production line
• 8. Participates in physical inventories.
• 9. Assists in identifying inventory control and stocking problems.
• 10. Maintains clean work environment at direction of Supply Chain leadership.
• 11. Performs other duties as assigned.

PLANNING

The position is responsible for arranging assigned medical pack build activities to meet workflow, setting priorities for work sequences, and planning how to complete assignments on time. These plans are based on established procedures and practices.

EXTERNAL CONTACTS

This position has contacts with Supply Chain staff, shipping/delivery companies, and other NKC employees.

DECISIONS

The position is responsible to the Production Supervisor for materiel handling decision-making required to perform duties and responsibilities. These decisions are based on established procedures and practices and involve inventory control and/or other duties. Typical decisions include: checking and rotating inventories; deciding how to manage daily production schedules while complying to production standards and making sure safety procedures are observed.

JOB CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL EFFORT

• 1. Ability to be flexible, use critical thinking and participate in collaborative efforts in a constantly changing work environment.
• 2. Must be able to communicate effectively on the phone, in writing, and in person.
• 3. Must be able to use a computer keyboard, mouse, and pull down windows in an efficient manner. Must be able to demonstrate use of appropriate software after training.
• 4. The Production Assistant is exposed to automated machinery, noise and various odors associated with plastic.
• 5. The Production Assistant will spend 8 hours a day working on their feet performing repetitive activities with their hands.
• 6. Physical activities require the ability to climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach; stand, walk; push, pull, lift; use fingers to manipulate items, grasp; talk, hear; repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, fingers.
• 7. The physical requirements include the ability to lift/move objects weighing up to 70 pounds.
• 8. Visual acuity is required to read and inspect work.

CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS

• 1. CONSIDERATION: Greet customers promptly; Show courtesy; Recognize customers’ needs; Respect privacy.
• 2. CONCERN: Listen to customers; Express appreciation; Be nonjudgmental; Take responsibility.
• 3. CONFIDENCE: Show a positive attitude; Take personal initiative; Inform; Educate and reassure; Provide prompt follow-up.
• 4. CONDUCT: Hold appropriate conversations; Maintain a professional appearance; Establish teamwork; Show professional competency.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

The Production Assistant should have the equivalent of a high school diploma or equivalent training in materiel handling related subjects. Also required is Washington State driver’s license, safe driving record; materiel handler physical abilities, and training as forklift operator in a warehouse environment. The Production Assistant must have the ability to organize workload and work on site or in the field with a minimum of supervision. Must also have good communication skills (must be able to read and speak English proficiently).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not to be considered as an exhaustive list of all job tasks performed by people so classified.

Founded in 1962 as the world’s first outpatient dialysis provider, Northwest Kidney Centers operates 19 dialysis clinics across the Puget Sound region in addition to hospital-based services and a large home-based dialysis program. We are a not-for-profit, community-based organization and consistently rank among the top dialysis providers in the United States in quality of care, patient outcomes and transplant rates.

At Northwest Kidney Centers, teamwork, integrity, respect, excellence and stewardship guide our approach to how we work. We differentiate ourselves by our patient centered approach and active commitment to advancing kidney research and dialysis innovation. Key to our success is the compassion and expertise of our dedicated team of staff that care for those we serve.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Northwest Kidney Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. NKC will not engage in or tolerate any discrimination in the workplace prohibited by local, state or federal law. Specifically, no employee will be discriminated against on the basis of their race (including physical characteristics historically associated with race, such as hairstyle or hair type), sex/gender, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, genetics/genetic markers, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Preboarding Requirements: At Northwest Kidney Centers, we are committed to maintaining a safe work environment for all employees and patients. As part of our hiring process, we conduct pre-employment background checks, drug screenings (we do not test for THC), and employee health screenings. Employment with NKC is contingent upon successful completion of the preboarding requirements. These checks ensure we are following regulatory requirements and uphold our standards of safety, excellence, stewardship, and integrity. We value transparency and respect your privacy; any information obtained during these screenings will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. Should you have any questions regarding this process, please feel free to reach out to our People Team.

To protect our vulnerable patient population and our workforce, NKC strongly encourages all staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

This position is eligible for an evening shift premium of $1.31/hour.
This position is eligible for a weekend premium of $2.00/hour.