Utility, Assembly - Shift 2

Summit Polymers; Kalamazoo, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers in Kalamazoo, MI is seeking a Utility, Assembly associate to support production on the shop floor. This role handles materials, moves parts, and assists operators under supervision.

You will work with a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, following safety procedures and kanban/scheduling practices. A high school diploma and basic physical requirements apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum Wonderlic Select Assessment score of 50 (cognitive 16).

Responsibilities

• Insure all components, cartons and packing materials are at work stations as needed per SLMS.
• Follow utility route; remove finished goods and deliver to ship stage.
• Stage, supply WIP parts and purchased components to assembly per kanbans.
• Use Heijunka board to pace utility route.
• Operate a utility cart, pallet jack, and other equipment safely.
• Ensure product is placed in designated WIP stores and cartons are labeled correctly.

Skills

Info gathering & analysis

Wonderlic cognitive score

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

P18 - Pavilion, 5858 E N Ave, Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States of America

Job Description

Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.

JOIN A TEAM WHERE YOU’LL BE CHALLENGED AND valued.

A career with Summit Polymers means working with smart people in a culture that thrives on challenging, meaningful work. At Summit, we look for growth potential with every hire. We don’t just fill seats, we set people on career paths. We’re always on the lookout for smart people who are committed to continuous improvement, customer service and quality.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Utility, Assembly

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

REPORTS TO: Supervisor, Manufacturing (Assembly)

SUMMARY

This is responsible work, generally of a routine nature. Supplies parts and/or material as needed to operators/associates as well as other duties as assigned. Direct supervision is provided by the shift supervisor, but the routine nature of the work allows for reasonable independent work scheduling within prescribed guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be physically capable of walking and pushing a cart for the entire work shift.
• Must be able to move up to 40 pounds.
• Repeated bending and lifting during the shift.
• Must be able to wear steel-toe footwear.
• Adequate visual acuity to qualify for a forklift license.
• Must be able to operate a pallet jack for product movement.
• Must be capable of climbing ladders/stairs for material changes.

Under general supervision is responsible for the following major tasks:

• 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 ship

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 all cartons and packing material are at workstations as needed.
• 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.
• A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 16 on the Cognitive section).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position typically does not require any travel.

DISCLAIMER

The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.