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Kingspan Insulation; Munster; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with match

PTO

Night shift differential

Job summary

Kingspan Insulation is seeking a manufacturing/warehouse team member to operate lines and support quality control in a fast-paced environment. The role requires teamwork, ability to follow directions, and readiness for shift work including overtime.

You will measure product quality, input data into SAP, assist maintenance, and help with changeovers and paperwork. Forklift licensing is required or obtainable within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 year of manufacturing/warehouse experience or equivalent experience providing required skills.
• Must have forklift operator license or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire/transfer.
• Ability to read and interpret operating instructions and procedures; must communicate in English.
• Ability to work in a team, handle shift schedules and overtime as needed.
• Basic math, reading, and problem-solving abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate process lines and equipment; perform minor maintenance.
• Measure product quality properties; input data into SAP; maintain quality within spec.
• Assist Line Lead/Area Leader with mechanical repairs.
• Perform product changeovers; verify changes and complete required paperwork.
• Adjust lines to ensure product quality.
• Assist other operators as needed; remove and grind scrap.
• Notify leaders of equipment or process problems.

Skills

Teamwork

Shift work

Follow directions

English

Math

Problem solving

Forklift

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

As a Member Of The Team, You Can Expect

• Competitive compensation $22.00/hr plus $2.00 Shift Differential (Night Shift only)
• Outstanding benefits – Including medical, HSA, FSA, dental, vision, supplemental insurances, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, identity theft protection, 401k with 6% match and additional 2% annually, PTO.
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy a work schedule that allows plenty of time at home!
• Advancement and professional growth – With growth plans in place, there are going to be opportunities for you to increase your responsibilities within the company in the future.
• Smaller company feel – Although this is a global company, the U.S. is responsible for running its own division. This means less red tape and bureaucracy, making your work life easier!

Essential Duties

• Performs all work in a safe manner; promotes and fosters a safe work environment.
• Operates process lines and other equipment as necessary and performs minor maintenance tasks.
• Measures product quality properties, inputs data into SAP, takes corrective action to maintain quality within specification.
• Assists Line Lead or Area Leader in performing mechanical repairs.
• Performs product changeovers, refers to the appropriate documents to verify correct changes have taken place and completes necessary paperwork.
• Makes necessary adjustments to the lines, ensuring quality of product.
• Assists other operators as needed.
• Removes and grinds scrap.
• Notifies Area Leader/Shift Supervisor and/or maintenance of all equipment/process problems.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent plus 1 year of experience working in a manufacturing, warehouse, or similar job/environment, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and ability.

Must Be Able To

• Work in a team-based environment.
• Work shift schedule, including overtime.
• Follow directions and get along well with others.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence. Must be able to communicate orally and written in English.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures by using basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply and divide).

Reasoning Skills: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificate/License: Must have forklift operator license at time of hire/transfer or be able to obtain certification within 90 days of hire/transfer into job.

Competencies

Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful. Adaptability supports our business driver of Driving Efficiency.

Customer Orientation: Placing the appropriate priority on the internal or external customer’s perspective when making decisions and taking action; implementing service practices that meet the customers’ and own organization’s needs. Customer Orientation supports our business driver of Increasing Financial Performance.

Decision Making: Identifying and understanding challenges and opportunities by gathering, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative information; choosing the best course of action by establishing clear decision criteria, generating, and evaluating alternatives, and making timely decisions; taking action that is consistent with facts and optimizes probable consequences. Decision Making supports our business driver of Driving Efficiency.

Earning Trust (Establishes Credibility for Earning Trust): Gaining others’ confidence by acting with integrity, communicating transparently, and following through on commitments; treating others and their ideas with respect and supporting them when faced with challenges. Earning Trust supports our business driver of Building a High-Performance Culture.

Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Managing Work supports our business drivers of Executing a Competitive Strategy and Driving Efficiency.

Teamwork: Working cooperatively in partnership with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals. Teamwork supports our business driver of Building a High-Performance Culture.

Health & Safety: The ability to autonomously apply and adhere to health and safety protocols, contributing to the creation of a safe and secure work environment. Individuals with this competency are responsible for understanding, implementing, and promoting health and safety practices within their scope of work, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture that prioritizes the well-being of all employees.