Job Description

Northwest Kidney Centers seeks a Production Assistant to join Northwest Kidney Centers in a Full-Time Evening Shift. 2PM-1130PM

GENERAL SUMMARY

The production Assistant is responsible for the building and assembly of

pre-designed medical kits to be used in the treatment of NKC dialysis

patients. Requires attention to details and adherence to procedures for the

assembly of medical packs and for safe operation of mechanized equipment.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Be a proactive and collaborative team member providing high quality

service to all NKC staff and customers.

2. Operates lift-truck, automated bagger and conveyor line within

established guidelines for effective and safe movement of supplies in

around the warehouse space.

3. Complies to inventory production build schedules to assure proper

PARS of supplies are produced.

4. Prepares production line with the loading of required supplies for daily

production.

5. Builds/assembles medical packs to prescribed formulary and amounts.

6. Implement quality control by monitoring and inspecting materials

being used in assembly as well as the finished product.

7. Restocks supplies and coordinates in the change over of production

line

8. Participates in physical inventories.

9. Assists in identifying inventory control and stocking problems.

10. Maintains clean work environment at direction of Supply Chain

leadership.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

PLANNING

The position is responsible for arranging assigned medical pack build

activities to meet workflow, setting priorities for work sequences, and

planning how to complete assignments on time. These plans are based on

established procedures and practices.

EXTERNAL CONTACTS

This position has contacts with Supply Chain staff, shipping/delivery

companies, and other NKC employees.

DECISIONS

The position is responsible to the Production Supervisor for materiel

handling decision-making required to perform duties and responsibilities.

These decisions are based on established procedures and practices and

involve inventory control and/or other duties. Typical decisions include:

checking and rotating inventories; deciding how to manage daily production

schedules while complying to production standards and making sure safety

procedures are observed.

JOB CONDITIONS and PHYSICAL EFFORT

1. Ability to be flexible, use critical thinking and participate in collaborative

efforts in a constantly changing work environment.

2. Must be able to communicate effectively on the phone, in writing, and

in person.

3. Must be able to use a computer keyboard, mouse, and pull down

windows in an efficient manner. Must be able to demonstrate use of

appropriate software after training.

4. The Production Assistant is exposed to automated machinery, noise and

various odors associated with plastic.

5. The Production Assistant will spend 8 hours a day working on their feet

performing repetitive activities with their hands.

6. Physical activities require the ability to climb stairs, stoop, kneel,

crouch, reach; stand, walk; push, pull, lift; use fingers to manipulate

items, grasp; talk, hear; repetitive motions of the wrists, hands,

fingers.

7. The physical requirements include the ability to lift/move objects

weighing up to 70 pounds.

8. Visual acuity is required to read and inspect work.

CUSTOMER SERVICE STANDARDS

All staff are responsible for demonstrating good customer service and

professionalism.

1. CONSIDERATION: Greet customers promptly; Show courtesy;

Recognize customers’ needs; Respect privacy.

2. CONCERN: Listen to customers; Express appreciation; Be nonjudgmental;

Take responsibility.

3. CONFIDENCE: Show a positive attitude; Take personal initiative;

Inform; Educate and reassure; Provide prompt

follow-up.

4. CONDUCT: Hold appropriate conversations; Maintain a

professional appearance; Establish teamwork;

Show professional competency.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

The Production Assistant should have the equivalent of a high school

diploma or equivalent training in materiel handling related subjects. Also

required is Washington State driver’s license, safe driving record; materiel

handler physical abilities, and training as forklift operator in a warehouse

environment.

The Production Assistant must have the ability to organize workload and

work on site or in the field with a minimum of supervision. Must also have

good communication skills (must be able to read and speak English

proficiently).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature

and level of work performed by people assigned to this

classification. They are not to be considered as an exhaustive list of

all job tasks performed by people so classified.

Founded in 1962 as the world’s first outpatient dialysis provider, Northwest Kidney Centers operates 19 dialysis clinics across the Puget Sound region in addition to hospital-based services and a large home-based dialysis program. We are a not-for-profit, community-based organization and consistently rank among the top dialysis providers in the United States in quality of care, patient outcomes and transplant rates.

At Northwest Kidney Centers, teamwork, integrity, respect, excellence and stewardship guide our approach to how we work. We differentiate ourselves by our patient centered approach and active commitment to advancing kidney research and dialysis innovation. Key to our success is the compassion and expertise of our dedicated team of staff that care for those we serve.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Northwest Kidney Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. NKC will not engage in or tolerate any discrimination in the workplace prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Specifically, no employee will be discriminated against on the basis of their race (including physical characteristics historically associated with race, such as hairstyle or hair type), sex/gender, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, genetics/genetic markers, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Preboarding RequirementsAt Northwest Kidney Centers, we are committed to maintaining a safe work environment for all employees and patients. As part of our hiring process, we conduct pre-employment background checks, drug screenings (we do not test for THC), and employee health screenings. Employment with NKC is contingent upon successful completion of th Founded in 1962 as the world’s first outpatient dialysis provider, Northwest Kidney Centers operates 19 dialysis clinics across the Puget Sound region in addition to hospital-based services and a large home-based dialysis program. We are a not-for-profit, community-based organization and consistently rank among the top dialysis providers in the United States in quality of care, patient outcomes and transplant rates.

At Northwest Kidney Centers, teamwork, integrity, respect, excellence and stewardship guide our approach to how we work. We differentiate ourselves by our patient centered approach and active commitment to advancing kidney research and dialysis innovation. Key to our success is the compassion and expertise of our dedicated team of staff that care for those we serve.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Northwest Kidney Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. NKC will not engage in or tolerate any discrimination in the workplace prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Specifically, no employee will be discriminated against on the basis of their race (including physical characteristics historically associated with race, such as hairstyle or hair type), sex/gender, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, genetics/genetic markers, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Preboarding Requirements: At Northwest Kidney Centers, we are committed to maintaining a safe work environment for all employees and patients. As part of our hiring process, we conduct pre-employment background checks, drug screenings (we do not test for THC), and employee health screenings. Employment with NKC is contingent upon successful completion of these requirements. These checks ensure we are following regulatory requirements and uphold our standards of safety, excellence, stewardship, and integrity. We value transparency and respect your privacy; any information obtained during these screenings will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. Should you have any questions regarding this process, please feel free to reach out to our People Team.

Please note:To protect our vulnerable patient population and our workforce, NKC strongly encourages all staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

This position is eligible for an evening shift premium of $1.31/hour.
This position is eligible for a weekend premium of $2.00/hour.

ese requirements. These checks ensure we are following regulatory requirements and uphold our standards of safety, excellence, stewardship, and integrity. We value transparency and respect your privacy; any information obtained during these screenings will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. Should you have any questions regarding this process, please feel free to reach out to our People Team

Please note:To protect our vulnerable patient population and our workforce, NKC strongly encourages all staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

This position is eligible for an evening shift premium of $1.31/hour.
This position is eligible for a weekend premium of $2.00/hour.