Kit Assembler

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Kit Assembler

Department: Kit Assembly

Location: Chestertown, MD

Reports To: Operations Supervisor

Qualifications:

Must be able to read, understand, and follow detailed instructions accurately; transport up to 30 pounds; use a glue gun; and work in close proximity to team members when working in a cell.

Schedule & Hours:

1st Shift, Monday through Friday, 7 am - 3:15 pm.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Prepares test kit boxes by assembling/taping cardboard boxes and mailers, or gluing foam into cases.

· Assembles test kits and refill kits as specified by written instructions and diagrams.

· Assembles subassemblies used in test kits.

· Use Pick Lists to pick material for kits to be assembled.

· Key in Pick Lists in the computer using Kinetic software and basic use of Excel spreadsheets.

· Assists in other Production Department activities as needed, including participating in lean

manufacturing team activities, maintaining a clean and organized work area, and following company safety initiatives.

· Rotates to and works in other Production Departments as needed.

· Participate in all of the department’s lean activities, including but not limited to: lean events, kaizen, 5-S program, DMAICs, etc.

Miscellaneous:

· Complies with all Company policies (i.e. personnel, safety, etc.).

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Environmental Factors/Physical/Mental Capabilities:

Works indoors in temperature-controlled environment. Requires walking, standing, reaching, stooping, bending, pushing, pulling, occasional use of a step stool, transporting up to 30 pounds and good dexterity.

LaMotte Company, a 100+ year-old global industry leader in developing and manufacturing premier water analysis solutions, operating in Newark, DE, Chestertown, MD and Warwick, UK. Our products are used around the world to accurately, quickly, and conveniently test water in a multitude of applications.

LaMotte offers paid time off including vacation, sick leave and paid holidays. Full-Time employees, who regularly work at least 30 hours per week, are eligible for employer-provided insurance including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and supplemental insurance. Full-time employees are eligible to contribute to our 401(k) plan with employer match available.