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Job Overview Title: Packager 1st Shift Reports to: Production Managers (Value Stream or Shift) Location: Kent, WA Type: Full Time, Non-Exempt (hourly) Schedule: 1st Shift: Monday - Friday, 6:00A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Hytek production is open 24 hours per day. All shifts are as follows: 1st shift (Monday - Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.), 2nd shift (Monday - Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.), 3rd shift (Sunday - Friday, 10:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.) Job Summary Employees in this position will package a variety of parts that have been processed through our plating and other departments in preparation for shipping to our customers. Responsibilities Work closely with experienced Packagers to complete work and prioritize tasks for On-Time delivery. Follow technique card, customer Purchase Orders and drawings, and instructions from experienced Packagers. Perform Part Mark activities as required. Develop and understand technique cards. Legibly sign off on work once completed. General review of paperwork and Operator Self Verification inspection of job to ensure all previous operations were completed. Notify supervisor and Quality Assurance if any errors. Operate Forklift as required. Knowledge of pre and post cleaning surface finish requirements. Familiar with Quality Assurance requirements & rework procedures. Be familiar with engineering drawing notations. Be familiar with the safety precautions & know how to avoid injury to personnel. Actively participate in continuous improvement activities to drive positive change in productivity, delivery, and service. Be involved in Kaizen events as needed either as a participant or supporter. Maintain the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Ability to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, and other PPE based upon requirements in working area. Demonstrated ability to train and positively influence others. Must be a self-starter, able to work both independently, as a team, and with customers (both internally and externally). Excellent accuracy with a strong attention to detail. Ability to solve tactical and strategic problems and issues arising in this position. Ability to learn and use Lean Tools and techniques to solve tactical and strategic problems and issues arising in this position. Ability to multi task effectively. Must have a regular and dependable attendance record. Ability to Read/Write Communicate in English with Customers and auditors. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. An export license will be required to work in all areas of the facility. Education/Previous Experience Requirements 1-2 years in manufacturing production or warehouse environment a plus. Essential Mental/Physical Demands Ability to lift occasionally: (floor to knee) 114 lbs., (waist to waist) 63 lbs., (floor, knee, to waist) 75 lbs., (waist to shoulder) 30 lbs. Ability to carry 63 lbs. occasionally Ability to push/pull 59 lbs. occasionally Ability to stand and walk frequently Ability to sit occasionally Ability to reach from the shoulder and overhead occasionally and from the waist frequently Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, crawl occasionally Ability to climb stairs and ladders occasionally Ability to push/pull frequently Ability to pivot, twist, pinch occasionally Ability to grasp frequently Ability to see/hear/feel constantly - hearing protection required when working in the area Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and fumes from metal finishing chemicals. Temperatures in the work environment