Production Technician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Description: K-Flex USA is a manufacturing company seeking a Production Technicians for multiple departments in our Youngsville, NC plant. This position will be on our third shift, from 11:00pm-7:30am, perfect for anyone looking for a position that is not during traditional business hours. Employees working second shift receive a 10% shift differential (extra pay) on top of the hourly base pay Read below to see if this position would be a good fit for you, and apply today

About Us:

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.

We offer healthcare benefits, paid holidays, generous PTO, 401(k) matching up to 5%, pet insurance, voluntary life, family fun days, employee discounts, and other perks Come check out why many of our employees have tenure for 10+ years

What we offer:

• 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 - We will match your contributions up to $600 per year for employee / $1200 per year for employee plus dependents
• 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; 1 floating holiday
• Paid time off (vacation and personal leave)
• 401(k) (traditional and Roth options) plus 5% matching
• Employee discount programs
• Employee Assistance Program (free)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (free)
• Annual bonus opportunities
• Positive work culture where we support each other, celebrate diversity, and provide employee incentives and support

What you will be doing:

The K-Flex Production Technicians are critical for creating our environmentally friendly foam rubber and polyethylene insulation products that help save energy in a variety of applications. In this role, you will be performing entry level tasks involved in the manufacturing of rubber insulation and engineered foam products. You will be following standard work methods in a safe and efficient manner to deliver quality product on time. Production Technicians are responsible for operations such as packing pipes, sheets, or rolls according to customer specifications.

Day-to-day activities:

• 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

Education and Experience

• 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

Job knowledge, skills, abilities

• High attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Good attendance required – per policy outline in Employee Handbook.

Physical demands

• 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.

Equal Employment

K-Flex USA is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative 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.

RECRUITING AGENCIES, PLEASE NOTE

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.

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