Production Technician - Packing; Second Shift

Production Technician - Packing (Second Shift) (Education)

NOTE - We have three open positions for Production Technicians - Packing on second shift from 3:00pm - 11:30pm, Monday - Friday.

Employees who work this shift receive 5% 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
• Track production on communication board
• Operate various machinery such as box former, printer, etc. safely
• Pack finished goods into appropriate packaging/boxes and place correct label on packaging
• Stack, pile, place finished goods on pallet, and prepare goods for shipment
• Check to ensure boxes are put together well and damage free
• Verify quality of product being placed in boxes
• Remove defective products or materials, placing them in pre-determined scrap pile
• Seal and label boxes
• Communicate with logistics operators so that boxes can be picked up and taken to the warehouse in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot simple issues in the workflow and correct
• Ensure internal and external specifications are met
• Report any issues or concerns to management
• Maintain 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
• Possess 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
• Use 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 employee plus dependents
• HSA (Health Savings Account) contribution matching - $600 per year for employee / $1200 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 guarantee 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 / Affiliation 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.

K-Flex USA will not accept unsolicited assistance from recruiting / search agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by recruiting or search agencies to any employee at K-Flex USA via email, the Internet or in any form and / or method without a valid written search / recruitment agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of K-Flex USA.

No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by K-Flex USA as a result of the referral or through other means.