Staging / Kitting Associate

Staging Associate

Reporting Structure:

The Staging Associate will report directly to the Production Lead and work as part of a six-person team responsible for setting the pace of workflow throughout the fabrication floor.

Key Responsibilities

Staging, Kitting, Picking, Packing & Inspection

- Accurately pick, assemble, and package components, materials, or products into kits based on work orders or packing lists.

- Prepare and package kits for the fabrication floor and shipments to outside vendors.

- Verify completeness and quality of kits to meet company standards.

- Perform visual and basic quality inspections to ensure accuracy and condition of staged materials.

- Label, stage, and package items appropriately for shipping or internal use.

- Maintain an organized and clean staging area to ensure efficiency and safety.

- Report discrepancies, damaged items, or shortages to the Quality and Inventory Management teams.

- Support continuous improvement efforts in staging, kitting, packing, and inspection processes.

- Follow all safety guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Backup Duties

While the primary responsibility is staging, associates may also support the following areas as needed:

Inventory

- Cycle counting, stock rotation, and downstocking.

- Document and track inventory movements within the ERP system (INFOR preferred).

- Assist in receiving, organizing, and storing materials.

Warehouse

- Operate lift trucks, forklifts, and other vehicles safely to minimize product and asset damage.

- Correctly identify (bar codes) and store products according to specified requirements.

- Maintain general organization and cleanliness of work areas.

Shipping

- Assist in packaging and preparing outbound shipments.

- Support vendor shipments and receiving as required.

Requirements

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Ability to read basic blueprints and BOMs.

- Ability to read, write, and speak English.

- 2–5 years of experience.

- Experience with ERP systems, INFOR preferred.

- Forklift driving experience is preferred.

- Basic troubleshooting skills.

- Ability to take direction and execute tasks accordingly.

- Must be able to lift/push up to 50 pounds.

- Must be able to stand for the entire shift (excluding breaks).

- Willingness to work additional hours and some weekends as required.

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation:

Pay is commensurate with experience. Leads are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person