Kitting Associate

Description

The Kitting associate supports the production lines by ensuring workstations are continuously supplied with materials, tools, and components to minimize downtime and maintain efficient workflow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Picking Components: Locating and pulling individual parts, materials, or products from warehouse shelves based on a customer order.
• Assembly & Packaging: Grouping the components together, placing them into designated bins or boxes, and preparing them for transit staging into a designated area.
• Quality Verification: Ensuring that kits are complete, accurate, and meet customer or production line specifications.
• Inventory Management: Updating Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), maintaining an organized staging area, and restocking component inventory as needed.

Key Skills & Requirements

• High Attention to Detail: Essential for verifying part numbers, ensuring correct quantities, and avoiding picking errors.
• Physical Stamina: The ability to stand/walk for long shifts, and frequently bend, reach, and for lift packages (up to 25 pounds).
• Basic Computer/Scanner Literacy: Familiarity with scanning devices or computer terminals to track inventory and kit assemblies.
• Teamwork: Coordinating with inventory managers, supervisors, and other fulfillment associates to meet daily production quotas.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Manufacturing or warehouse experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Forklift certification is a plus.