Material Handler: 8am-4:30pm M-F

Kingspan Insulation; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation and Bonus Opportunities

Generous Retention Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits from Day 1

401k Plan with Generous Match

Work/Life Balance

Advancement and Professional Growth

Job summary

Kingspan Insulation in Winchester, Virginia is looking for dedicated team members to safely operate machinery, load trucks, and maintain compliance with all safety protocols. You will be part of a company committed to sustainability and innovative insulation solutions, contributing to a greener future.

The position requires a High School Diploma and one year of relevant experience. You'll enjoy competitive pay, substantial benefits, including a generous retention bonus, and 401k plans with a company match.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus one (1) year of experience working in a manufacturing, warehouse, or similar job/environment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work in a safe manner; promotes and fosters a clean, safe work environment.
• Operate automatic packaging machines, forklifts, conveyors.
• Load variety of trucks such as vans, flat bed trailers, less-than-truckload shipments.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Reading and Interpretation

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Join the Kingspan Insulation team, an industry-leading manufacturer of innovative insulation solutions. We are committed to providing architects, specifiers, and contractors with high-quality, innovative products supported by technical expertise and customer service which is unsurpassed in the industry.

At Kingspan, we're on a mission to improve building performance and contribute to a more sustainable future for our customers and the environment. Our insulation products have the ability to help lower the built environment’s carbon footprint: 164 million tons of CO2 will be saved over the life of our insulation systems sold in 2020 which is enough to power a major airline for 15 years!

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation + Bonus Opportunities: We believe in rewarding hard work and dedication. In addition to competitive base pay, our employees have opportunities to earn bonuses, recognizing their contributions to our shared success.
• Generous Retention Bonus: We offer an incremental retention bonus of up to $2,000 to new employees as a token of our appreciation for joining our team and to recognize and retain talent as you grow with us.
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day 1: We prioritize your well-being. From the moment you join Kingspan Insulation, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dental, vision, supplemental insurances, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance and identity theft protection. We understand the importance of financial security and peace of mind for you and your family.
• 401k Plan with Generous Match: Secure your financial future with our 401k plan, which includes a 6% company match.
• Work/Life Balance: Achieving a balance between work and personal life is essential. At Kingspan Insulation, we promote a work schedule that provides ample time to enjoy life outside of the workplace.
• Advancement and Professional Growth: We're dedicated to your long-term success. With well-defined growth plans in place, you'll find numerous opportunities to increase your responsibilities, broaden your skillset, and advance within the company as we continue to expand.

Embark on your journey with Kingspan Insulation, where your career will flourish, and your contributions will be celebrated.

Join us, and together, we'll build a brighter and more sustainable future.

Essential Duties

Essential duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs all work in a safe manner; promotes and fosters a clean, safe work environment.
• Able to charge batteries and refuel propane on lift truck.
• Supplies production with products, services and materials as needed.
• Operates automatic packaging machines, forklifts, conveyors and maintains taping and labeling containers.
• Load variety of trucks such as vans, flat bed trailers, less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments and intermodal.
• Completes daily inspection on lift equipment, reports any associated maintenance problems and maintains proper fuel levels (battery or gas).

All Employees Have The Following Compliance Obligations

• Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Product Compliance Policy.
• Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations and market demands.
• Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of Compliance Management System.
• Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistleblower service.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent plus one (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

• Team Collaboration: Work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Flexible Scheduling: Work eight (8) or twelve (12) hour shifts and overtime as needed.
• Interpersonal Skills: Follow directions and maintain positive relationships with colleagues.

Language Skills

• Reading and Interpretation: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating instructions and procedure manuals.
• Writing Skills: Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Communication: Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• 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. This competency supports our business drivers of health and safety.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Kingspan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.