04 - Kitter 4

General Overview

Functional Area:  OPS - Operations
Career Stream:  PRD - Production
Role:  Production 4
SAP Short Name:  PD4
Job Title:  Kitter 4
Job Code:  PD4-OPS-KIT
Job Level:  Band 04
Direct/Indirect Indicator:  Direct

Summary

Work is guided by diverse procedures, processes and/or technical methods of varying complexity. Incumbents have some freedom to select best methods and procedures to follow to complete assignments. Tasks are complex in nature where considerable judgment and initiative are required in resolving problems and making recommendations. Decisions/actions may have an impact beyond the jobs immediate work unit or team. Works under general Supervision. Situations not covered by standard processes, procedures and methods are referred to expert reource. May provide functional guidance to others performing similar work. May demonstrate work methods to new employees. Deals directly with immediate supervisor, co-workers and team members; engages in exchanges of factual information and provides some explanation in a problem solving capacity; interactions with external contacts, if applicable, require exchanging factual information and providing some explanation.

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Provides task leadership and technical expertise to the Kitting process.
• Works from verbal or written instructions to build kits for production (i.e., bulk, line side stocking, point of use, line support activities) or prototype operations.
• Includes pre-forming parts, tape and reeling of components and splitting parts per individual process steps.
• Counts and returns all parts to warehouse after completion of work order.
• Updates material list spreadsheets.
• Generates daily short lists of materials and communicates to planners, engineers and coordinators.
• Performs periodic audits and/or cycle counts to monitor inventory accuracy.
• Completes detailed inventory transactions in appropriate systems.
• Compiles data and generates reports as needed.
• Operates a variety of equipment including reel counters, weigh scales, and pallet jacks.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge of warehouse, distribution, inventory control and shipping/receiving practices.
• Knowledge of personal computers and ability to learn and use applications specific to this area.
• Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records of material movement.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal customers.
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment such as reel counters, scales, pallet jacks and forklift.
• Ability to effectively lead a wide variety of personnel engaged in warehouse operations.
• Specific certifications and/or licenses as required.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with frequent exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, hazardous substances, etc.
• Duties of this position require occasional sustained concentration to focus on small areas, objects, computers, etc.
• Duties of this position require occasional light physical effort and exertion including prolonged repetitive motion, standing, sitting in a confined work space, climbing, using equipment, handling lightweight materials, etc.
• Duties of this position require occasional heavy manual effort and considerable exertion including lifting objects over 20 pounds, requiring straining, pulling and lifting.

Typical Experience

• Four to five years of relevant experience.

Typical Education

• High school diploma and additional courses after high school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience and a commitment towards further / additional education.
• Educational Requirements may vary by geography

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.