Overview

Jumpstart your career working for one of North America's premier building manufacturers!With its US headquarters in Atlanta, GA, Kingspan Insulation is a leading manufacturer in energy efficiency and moisture management products, offering high performance insulation, building wraps and pre–insulated HVAC ductwork. The vast product range includes optimum, premium and high-performance rigid insulation products which have many advantages over traditional insulation materials. Kingspan Insulation’s products are among the most thermally efficient and technically advanced insulation materials available. Our business was strong in 2022 and we are forecasting a strong 2023. This is a wonderful time to be a part of the growth!

You will enjoy the financial stability and security of a global company with the environment and administration of a smaller business. With a friendly culture, advancement and growth opportunities, and attractive benefits, you’ll want to stay for the long-term with Kingspan Insulation.

As a member of the team, you can expect:

• Competitive Compensation Opportunities for Bonuses (starting wages at $16.50 $1.00 Shift Premium)
• $2,000 Sign-on/Retention Bonus!
• Outstanding Benefits Effective Day 1 – Including medical, HSA, FSA, dental, vision, supplemental insurances, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, identity theft protection, PTO.
• 401k with 6% match and additional 2% annually
• 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!

We are currently searching for a 2nd Shift Machine Operator at our Mendota, IL location. Our business was strong in 2022 and we are forecasting a strong 2023. This is a wonderful time to be a part of the growth!

Key Duties Include

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 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 Leads/Area Leader in performing mechanical repairs.
• Performs product change-overs and completes necessary paperwork.
• Makes necessary adjustments to the lines, ensuring quality of product.
• Assists other operators as needed.
• Removes and grinds scrap from rolls and gaylords.
• Notifies Area Leader/Shift Supervisor and/or maintenance of all equipment/process problems.

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. 
• Responsibile for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of Compliance Management System. 
• Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervissor, manager, any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service. 

Qualifications

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 write 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.

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.