Production Technician - Packing; Third Shift

Production Technician - Packing (Third Shift) (Transportation)

NOTE - We have three open positions for Production Technicians - Packing on third shift from 11:30 pm to 7:00 am, Monday to Friday.

Employees who work this shift receive 10% shift differential on top of base wages!

K-FLEX USA is the North American division of the IK Insulation Group, an innovative leader in flexible elastomeric foam insulation with 12 production facilities worldwide and a distribution channel that reaches 43 countries. K-FLEX manufactures thermal and acoustic insulation and jacketing systems that allow for an efficient installation process and deliver reliable and lasting performance on pipes, ducts, vessels and equipment for a wide range of applications, including HVAC, Refrigeration and Industrial Process Systems.

The K-Flex Production Technician is a role that performs entry level tasks involved in the manufacturing of rubber insulation and engineered foam products. This individual follows standard work methods in a safe and efficient manner to deliver quality product on time. The Production Technician is responsible for operations such as packing pipes, sheets, or rolls according to customer specifications.

• Reads and understands the daily production plan.
• Tracks production on communication board.
• Operates various machinery such as box former, printer, etc. safely.
• Pack finished goods into appropriate packaging/boxes and place correct label on packaging.
• Stacks, piles, places finished goods on pallet, and prepares goods for shipment.
• Checks to ensure boxes are put together well and damage‑free.
• Verifies quality of product being placed in boxes.
• Removes defective products or materials, placing them in pre‑determined scrap pile.
• Seals and labels boxes.
• Communicates with logistics operators so that boxes can be picked up and taken to the warehouse in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoots simple issues in the workflow and corrects them.
• Ensures internal and external specifications are met.
• Reports any issues or concerns to management.
• Maintains clean and orderly work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior manufacturing experience including one year of operating machinery, preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow safety and SOP information.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Possesses the ability to work effectively with others.

• High attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good attendance required - per policy outline in Employee Handbook.

• Regularly required to stand, stoop, kneel, walk, bend.
• Uses fingers, hands, arms, and legs to lift, reach, push, and pull, and lift objects up to 50 lbs.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts, hot objects, hot & cold environmental temperatures, and moderate noise.

• Two competitive medical healthcare plans.
• Low‑cost / great coverage dental plans, and free vision coverage for employees plus dependents.
• HSA (Health Savings Account) contribution matching – $600 per year for employee / $1,200 per year for employee plus dependents.
• Quarterly discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Company‑funded basic life and AD&D coverage (free!).
• Optional voluntary life at company group term rates – enrollment for employee tier in first 30 days is guaranteed issue (no EOI / SOH required!). Available for dependents as well.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Paid time off (vacation and sick time).
• 401(k) (traditional and Roth options) plus 5% matching.
• Employee Assistance Program (free!).
• Short and long‑term disability (free!).
• Positive work culture where we support each other, celebrate diversity, and provide employee incentives and support.

K‑Flex USA is an Equal Opportunity / Active Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.