Assembler in Kalamazoo, Michigan at POLYTEK DEVELOPMENT CORP

Polytek® Development Corp. is a leading manufacturer of mold making and casting materials. Polytek® is currently looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and extremely organized individual to join our rapidly expanding company.

Essential Job Functions:

Major tasks and other key responsibilities include:

• Accurately bottling and assembling of kits.
• Ensure proper labeling of items.
• Assist with inventory of materials.
• General assembly of work in process items.
• Assembly of boxes and packaging packaging goods.
• Print product labels and label containers as directed.
• Prepare boxes for shipments and assist shipping department when directed.
• Keep work areas neat and organized.
• Understand the hazards of chemicals through provided training, read SDSs, labels and SOP’s.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment and follow safety procedures, policies and guidelines.
• Present and maintain a positive attitude with regards to Alumilite/Polytek management policies and instructions.
• Report safety concerns immediately to Management and/or Environmental Health & Safety Coordinator.
• Follow all rules set forth in Polytek’s Employee Policy Manual.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to bend, squat, walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and repeatedly ascend/descend short flights of stairs/ladders for a full shift.
• Must be able to talk, hear and see with vision abilities including close/near, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must wear job-specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for entirety of shift.

Education and Experience:

• Must be able to understand, speak, write and read English.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year manufacturing experience preferred; on the job training to be provided.
• Basic computer experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.