Utility & Assembly Operator: Materials & Kanban Flow

Summit Polymers; Kalamazoo, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers in Kalamazoo, MI is hiring for an Assembly Utility role within the evening shift. The position supports operators by supplying parts, moving materials, and maintaining workstations under supervision, with safety as a priority.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, plus basic problem-solving skills and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Training and advancement opportunities are available within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Wonderlic Select assessment (cognitive) score 50.
• Ability to follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Insure all components, cartons and packing material are at work stations as needed per the SLMS system.
• Follows utility route – removes finished goods and delivers to ship stage, supplies WIP parts and purchased components to assembly as ordered with kanbans.
• Uses Heijunka board to pace utility route.
• Operate pallet jack and assist with material movement.
• Maintain labeling and organization at workstations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Wonderlic score 50

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summit Polymers in Kalamazoo, MI is hiring for an Assembly Utility role within the evening shift. The position supports operators by supplying parts, moving materials, and maintaining workstations under supervision, with safety as a priority.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, plus basic problem-solving skills and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Training and advancement opportunities are available within a manufacturing environment.