Packing Technician

KLA-Belgium; Newport; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days + holidays

Pension scheme

Cash health plan

Cycle to work

Global bonus plan

Share scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

KLA's SPTS division in Newport, South Wales, is seeking a proactive Packing Technician to join the Packing and Logistics team. You will ensure manufacturing spares, service parts and ship kits are packed, documented and dispatched on time to support demand and revenue goals.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Planning, Stores, Quality and Customer Operations to maintain schedules and uphold safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a packing, logistics, shipping, stores or manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy in packing, documentation and shipping activities.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system would be advantageous.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work, with a focus on meeting customer commitments and business objectives.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Packing, preparing and shipping manufacturing products, spare parts, ship kits, upgrades and short-shipment requirements in line with customer and business priorities.
• Ensuring all packing and shipping activities are completed safely, accurately and in accordance with quality standards and established procedures.
• Collaborating closely with Manufacturing teams to monitor tool completion status and ensure products are available and ready for shipment according to planned schedules.
• Working with the SPTS Stores team to verify all kit components are received, complete and aligned to Bills of Material (BOMs) before shipment.
• Creating, reviewing and maintaining accurate shipping documentation to meet internal and customer requirements.
• Coordinating with the on-site shipping contractor to ensure timely booking, handover and dispatch of shipments.
• Support inventory accuracy, packing material management, and housekeeping standards within the packing and logistics area.
• Proactively identifying and resolving issues that could impact shipment schedules, customer deliveries or quarterly revenue targets.
• Collaborating with Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain and Quality teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure efficient execution of shipping priorities.

Skills

Packing/Shipping experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Company Overview

The SPTS division of KLA, designs, manufactures and markets wafer processing solutions for the global semiconductor and related industries. SPTS provides industry leading etch and deposition process technologies on a range of single wafer handling platforms. End-market applications include micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), advanced packaging, LED, high speed RF device IC's and power semiconductors. SPTS is part of KLA Corporation which develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward.

Job Description/Preferred Qualifications

At KLA, we design, develop and manufacture high-tech capital equipment for the global semiconductor industry. We are seeking a proactive and thorough Packing Technician to join our Packing and Logistics team! Based at our innovative manufacturing facility in Newport, South Wales, this role is responsible for ensuring that manufacturing spares, service parts, and ship kits are packed, documented, and dispatched efficiently to support customer demand and achieve quarterly revenue objectives. Working closely with Manufacturing, Planning, Stores, Quality and Customer Operations teams, the Packing Technician will play a key role in maintaining shipment schedules, driving on-time delivery performance and supporting operational excellence and safety across the business!

• Packing, preparing and shipping manufacturing products, spare parts, ship kits, upgrades and short-shipment requirements in line with customer and business priorities.


• Ensuring all packing and shipping activities are completed safely, accurately and in accordance with quality standards and established procedures.


• Collaborating closely with Manufacturing teams to monitor tool completion status and ensure products are available and ready for shipment according to planned schedules.


• Working with the SPTS Stores team to verify all kit components are received, complete and aligned to Bills of Material (BOMs) before shipment.


• Creating, reviewing and maintaining accurate shipping documentation to meet internal and customer requirements.


• Coordinating with the on-site shipping contractor to ensure timely booking, handover and dispatch of shipments.


• Support inventory accuracy, packing material management, and housekeeping standards within the packing and logistics area.


• Proactively identifying and resolving issues that could impact shipment schedules, customer deliveries or quarterly revenue targets.


• Collaborating with Manufacturing, Planning, Supply Chain and Quality teams to drive continuous improvement and ensure efficient execution of shipping priorities.

KLA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

For this role we are looking for someone who:

• Previous experience within a packing, logistics, shipping, stores or manufacturing environment is desirable.


• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy in packing, documentation and shipping activities.


• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and stakeholders.


• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.


• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system would be advantageous.


• A proactive and flexible approach to work, with a focus on meeting customer commitments and business objectives.


• Ability to work independently while also contributing positively as part of a wider team.


• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality and operational excellence.

Working Hours

This is a permanent full-time position working Monday to Friday on a rotating shift pattern:

• Week 1: 6:00am to 2:00pm


• Week 2: 2:00pm to 10:00pm

A shift premium payment applies for all applicable shifts worked.

What will we offer you?

This position offers an excellent opportunity to join a global technology leader and play a key role in supporting the delivery of advanced semiconductor equipment to customers around the world.

KLA's benefits package includes:

• Annual leave starting at 25 days (plus bank holidays)


• contributory pension scheme


• cash health plan


• cycle to work scheme


• global bonus plan


• share scheme


• rewards scheme


• life assurance

Minimum Qualifications

We offer a competitive, family friendly total rewards package. We design our programs to reflect our commitment to an inclusive environment, while ensuring we provide benefits that meet the diverse needs of our employees.

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