Kitter - Prepack

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES

Landscape Structures Inc. has been the leading manufacturer of commercial playground equipment in the world for more than 50 years. Our employee-owned company designs community and school playgrounds that encourage kids of all ages and abilities to learn persistence, leadership, competition, bravery, support, and empathy through play. Landscape Structures pushes the limits—of design, inclusion, and play—to help kids realize there is no limit to what they can do today and in the future. For a better tomorrow, we play today.

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Kitter plays a critical role in ensuring playground components are accurately prepared, packaged, and ready for shipment to the distribution center. This position is responsible for gathering, organizing, and verifying all parts required for each playground order, then carefully packaging, placing products onto pallets or into crates according to company specifications. The Kitter ensures all materials are handled safely and efficiently, maintains a clean and organized work area, and supports high-quality standards by identifying and reporting missing, damaged, or incorrect components.

Hours: M-Th, 3:30 P.M. - 2:00 A.M.

VALUES

• Innovation
• Commitment & Passion
• Integrity
• Team & Relationships

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows the LSI QMS (standardized work and documented procedures). 
• Participates in continuous improvement initiatives through the monthly department presentations, including newspapers, 5s, two second lean opportunities and understanding and participates in improving the LSI environmental impacts and aspects. 
• Ensures compliance with all applicable standards: ISO 9001 quality, 14001 environmental, customer requirements, and internal procedures.
• Adheres to all safety procedures (including participating in safety audits, following machine guarding and lockout/tag out, proper lifting techniques, etc.), PPE requirements, and reporting incidents (including reporting near misses, incidents, and unsafe conditions immediately).
• To accurately pull/unload and package/palletize all parts for on-time shipment and delivery.
• Apply basic labels (order ID, pallet tag, count) and record completed kits in the system
• Document all missing items for control system update.
• Record nonconformances; tag and separate suspect material.

ATTRIBUTES

• Able to work in a team environment
• Able to multi-task
• Able to rotate to other positions when needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in assembly in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read basic pick lists, labels, and part numbers.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• High school completion or equivalent preferred.

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The target hourly range is $18.50 - $20.00, depending upon qualifications and experience. This position qualifies for a shift differential of $3.00 per hour. The posted pay range reflects the expected compensation for a fully qualified candidate. Starting pay may be above or below this range based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, qualifications, and training needs.

In addition to hourly pay, the compensation package also includes eligibility for profit-sharing and monthly bonus opportunity. Additionally, for eligible full-time employees, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits; paid time off and paid holidays; 401(k) retirement plan and employee stock ownership plan.

Landscape Structures is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Landscape Structures participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. See more here.

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