Utility & Assembly Operator — Shift 1

Summit Polymers; Elizabethtown, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers in Elizabethtown, KY is hiring for an Assembly Utility worker (Shift 1). You will support operators by supplying parts, moving WIP, and assisting with material flow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, physical stamina, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Previous forklift qualification is beneficial, and safety procedures must be followed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and show reliability.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for shifts.

Responsibilities

• Insure all components, cartons and packing material are at work stations as needed per the SLMS system.
• Follows utility route as instructed - removes finished goods and delivers to stage, supplies WIP parts and purchased components to assembly as ordered with kanbans.
• Uses Heijunka board to pace utility route.
• Activate flag/light as needed to indicate 'delay' condition.
• Gauging; training; and assisting other utilities with material and material movement.
• Use and maintain equipment including Utility cart, supply Kanbans, Production.
• Insure product is placed in designated WIP stores.
• Insure cartons are labeled correctly per labeling procedures
• Maintain routes according to SLMS system
• Uses utility knife to open and cut down packages of parts per safety procedures.
• Other work as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Wonderlic Score

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Summit Polymers in Elizabethtown, KY is hiring for an Assembly Utility worker (Shift 1). You will support operators by supplying parts, moving WIP, and assisting with material flow in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, physical stamina, and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds. Previous forklift qualification is beneficial, and safety procedures must be followed.