Packout Operator

IKO North America; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and benefit plan

Matched retirement savings program

Focus on Diversity and Inclusion

Job summary

IKO North America is seeking a Packout Operator at their Chester location. The successful candidate will be responsible for fiber quality inspection, packaging, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

This role requires excellent communication skills, a background in manufacturing, and the ability to work in a high-temperature environment. Join a company focused on quality, integrity, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a high temperature environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for fiber quality inspection and rejection of defects.
• Package fiber into boxes or tubs.
• Inspect fiber production for defects every 15 minutes.
• Work safely following all policies and procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Ability to provide instructions

Teamwork

Job description

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!

Packout Operator

Location: IKO Glass Fiber Inc., Chester, SC
Department: Production
Type: Full Time (FT/PT/Cont)

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Competitive health and benefit plan
• Competitive matched retirement savings program
• The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
• The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing

Responsibilities

• Exceptional attendance including working every day, on time, as scheduled.
• Ability to work safely following all policies and procedures; safety is a condition of employment.
• Responsible and accountable for fiber quality inspection and rejection of defects.
• Responsible and accountable for fiber quantity count and inventory records.
• Assign all product identification labels or tickets.
• Check quality of product: inspect fiber for product defects.
• Package fiber into boxes or tubs.
• Inspect fiber: every 15 minutes and document inspection checks per work instructions.
• Inspect fiber production on belt deck for defects.
• Inspect fiber conveyors and "picker rolls" for dry fiber, clumps, and fiber build up.
• Weigh, package, seal, and label all fiber production.
• Utilize reports to gather information, monitor progress, and implement corrective action.
• Follow written and verbal communications and instructions.
• Work safely with no accidents. Maintain acceptable housekeeping. Participate in the plant’s safety and housekeeping initiatives.
• Work effectively as a team player and demonstrate teamwork with peers and management in every department and level.
• Perform other duties consistent with the job as assigned by management.
• Possess working knowledge of scale set up.
• Any and all duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

• Three or more years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to provide simple and accurate instructions.
• Ability to work at times in a high temperature environment.
• Frequent lifting or moving materials up to 10 lbs.
• Required to work 12 hour rotating shift schedule including working days and nights and rotating frequently.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, reach, and grasp.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders and work from heights.
• Ability to work overhead for long periods of time.

Work Authorizations and Travel

• Some travel.
• I-9 verification required.

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.