Packing Technician: Precision Shipping for Semiconductors

KLA; Newport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Contributory pension scheme

Cash health plan

Cycle to work scheme

Global bonus plan

Share scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

KLA is hiring a Packing Technician at its Newport, South Wales facility. You will pack, document and dispatch manufacturing products, spare parts and ship kits, working with Manufacturing, Planning, Stores and Quality teams to maintain on-time delivery. The role emphasises accuracy, safety and continuous improvement.

You will support inventory accuracy and cargo documentation while operating within a rotating shift pattern with a shift premium where applicable.

Qualifications

• Previous packing, logistics, shipping, stores or manufacturing experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in packing and documentation.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication across multiple teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Pack, prepare and ship manufacturing products, spare parts, ship kits and upgrades per priorities.
• Ensure packing/shipping activities meet safety, quality and procedure standards.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing to confirm tool completion and readiness for shipment.
• Verify BOM alignment with kit components before shipment.
• Create and maintain accurate shipping documentation for internal and customer needs.
• Coordinate with on-site shipping contractor for timely bookings and handover.
• Support inventory accuracy and housekeeping within packing/logistics.
• Proactively resolve issues affecting shipment schedules or revenue targets.
• Collaborate with Planning, Supply Chain and Quality to improve shipping efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

KLA is hiring a Packing Technician at its Newport, South Wales facility. You will pack, document and dispatch manufacturing products, spare parts and ship kits, working with Manufacturing, Planning, Stores and Quality teams to maintain on-time delivery. The role emphasises accuracy, safety and continuous improvement.

You will support inventory accuracy and cargo documentation while operating within a rotating shift pattern with a shift premium where applicable.