POLYTEK DEVELOPMENT CORP

Lead Assembler

Kalamazoo, MI, USAPosted Nov 3, 2026

Requirements at a glance

Lead Assembler at POLYTEK DEVELOPMENT CORP is a role based in Kalamazoo, MI, USA. The posting asks for 2+ years of experience and a high school diploma or GED. It does not mention visa sponsorship. Key skills include Forklift operation. Applications are submitted through Paylocity.

Experience
2+ years
Education
High school diploma or GED
Visa sponsorship
Not mentioned in the posting
Application platform
Paylocity

Skills in this posting

  • Forklift operation

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Description

Polytek® Development Corp. is a leading manufacturer of mold making and casting materials. Polytek® is currently looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and extremely organized individual to join our rapidly expanding company.


Essential Job Functions:

Major tasks and other key responsibilities include:

  • Proficient understanding of preparing work to be accomplished by following assembly instructions, parts lists; gathering parts, tools, and materials.
  • Responsible for fast and reliable assembly, bottling and packaging of products including labeling, inventory management of components and materials.
  • Verifies labels and packaging requirements.
  • Resolves any issues with assembly or packaging instructions working with team members and supervisor.
  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
  • Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; reporting needs for re-ordering of supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
  • Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
  • Documents actions by completing forms for supplies used as instructed by supervisor
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Assist with labeling, packaging and boxing goods preparing them for shipping.
  • Understand hazards of products through company provided training and reading Safety Data Sheets and labels.
  • Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves and safety glasses) and follow all provided safety rules.
  • Report safety concerns immediately to your supervisor.
  • Follow all rules set forth in Polytek’s Employee Policy Manual.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and perform repetitive tasks.
  • Must be able to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.  
  • Must be able to bend, squat, walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and repeatedly ascend/descend short flights of stairs/ladders for a full shift.
  • Must be able to talk, hear and see with vision abilities including close/near, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 
  • Must wear job-specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for entirety of shift. 


Education and Experience:

  • Must be able to understand, speak, write and read English. 
  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • In-Depth knowledge of and experience on the line that they will be leading.
  • 2+ years experience in shipping/receiving preferred.
  • Forklift experience preferred but not required – Operating a Forklift is a requirement of the job.
  • Basic computer experience.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.



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