IKO North America manufactures roofing, insulation, and waterproofing products.
Operate batch and binder processes, handling raw materials and ensuring quality.
8 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Chester, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Roofing
Waterproofing
Building Envelope Solutions
Insulation
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Role
Description
batch troubleshoot
binder troubleshoot
inventory management
quality checks
system inspection
material handling
Troubleshoot Batch and Binder system issues.
Maintain binder inbound inspection and sampling.
Report batch area downtime or issues immediately to Furnace Engineer.
Report binder mix area downtime or issues immediately to Quality Manager and Process Engineer.
Perform batch and raw material inventories.
Perform binder raw material inventories.
Perform quality checks for solids, LOI and Moisture
Provide assistance to Furnace Engineers, Quality Manager and Process Engineer.
Clean binder mix and circulating tanks.
Troubleshoot Sizing system issues.
Maintain binder mix operating parameters.
Unload and store received binder raw materials in proper areas.
Report batch loss/scrap incidents to Furnace Engineer.
Maintain Batch Raw Material inbound inspection and sampling.
Clean batch house and binder area daily and maintain clean condition throughout the batch/binder work area.
Perform binder mix and binder area inspections and document inspections
Responsible for batch inventory, quality, and supply to furnace.
Perform batch unloading, inspections and document inspections.
Maintains an active, responsible working presence in the batch/binder areas throughout shift operating hours.
Unload and store received batch raw materials in proper silos.
Report binder loss/scrap incidents to Quality Manager and Process Engineer.
Requirements
manufacturing exp
3+ years
safety
communication
shift work
heavy lifting
Ability to climb stairs, ladders and work from heights.
Required to work 12 hour rotating shift schedule including working days and nights and rotating frequently.
Exceptional attendance including working every day, on time, as scheduled.
Three or more years of manufacturing experience.
Frequent lifting or moving materials up to 10 lbs.
Ability to provide simple and accurate instructions.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
I9 VERIFICATION REQUIRED
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Strong desire to work safely and help others also work safely. Take primary responsibility for their own safety. Follows all policies and procedures. Understands safety is a condition of employment.
Prior glass operations experience beneficial but not required.
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, reach, and grasp.
Ability to work at times in a high temperature environment.
Benefits
Competitive health and benefit plan
The opportunity to join a continuously growing organization with focus on Diversity and Inclusion
The opportunity to work with an industry leader in manufacturing
Competitive matched retirement savings program
Competitive salary
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
60 years
Years of Expertise
The company has established itself as a leader in manufacturing roofing and waterproofing products.
Known for producing high-quality materials used in residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
Product range includes roofing shingles, insulation, and waterproofing membranes for contractors and homeowners.
Serves sectors such as infrastructure, water resources, and heavy civil construction.
Ensures consistent delivery and innovation to meet evolving industry standards.
Culture + Values
Customer Focus: We take pride in delivering the highest quality products and services to our customers.
Integrity: We do what’s right, even when no one is watching.
Excellence: We strive to do better every day by constantly improving our processes and products.
Innovation: We embrace new ideas, technologies, and approaches to drive the business forward.
Collaboration: We work together to achieve common goals and value the contributions of all team members.
Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and deliver results with integrity.
Environment + Sustainability
2050
Net Zero Emissions Target
Target year for achieving net zero emissions across operations.
20% CO2
Emissions Reduction
Reduction in CO2 emissions per ton of product by 2025.
Reduction in water usage across manufacturing processes.
Ongoing investments in energy-efficient technologies and renewable energy sources.
Implementation of sustainable sourcing practices for raw materials.
Inclusion & Diversity
They implement gender balance initiatives in recruitment and leadership development.
They maintain continuous efforts to promote an inclusive work environment for all employees.
They track and report workforce diversity metrics.