Packout Operator

IKO Industries; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Retirement savings plan

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

IKO Industries Ltd. is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time production role at IKO Glass Fiber Inc., Chester, SC. You will inspect, package, weigh, label fiber, and help maintain safety and quality standards in a high-temperature manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong communication, ability to follow procedures, and availability for 12-hour rotating shifts including days and nights. Prior manufacturing experience preferred; lifting up to 50 lbs is expected.

Qualifications

• 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 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including days and nights.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspection and reject defects in fiber.
• Count and record fiber quantity; maintain inventory records.
• Label and package fiber for shipment.
• Inspect production line components and conveyors for defects.
• Weigh, package, seal and label fiber production.
• Follow safety policies and maintain housekeeping.

Skills

Excellent communication

Instruction delivery

High-temperature environment

Team player

Safety compliance

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!

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

When you join us your responsibilities will be to;

• 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.
• Utilizes reports to gather information, monitor progress, and implement corrective action.
• Follows written and verbal communications and instructions.
• Works safely with no accidents.
• Maintains acceptable housekeeping.
• Participates in the plant’s safety and housekeeping initiatives.
• Works effectively as a team player and demonstrates teamwork with peers and management in every department and level.
• Performs other duties consistent with the job as assigned by management.
• Possess working knowledge of scale "SET UP Any and all duties as assigned.

Our 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;

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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. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.

We would welcome the opportunity to consider you for one of our great opportunities!