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Production Operator

On-site in Guixers·Added 3 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

Knauf Ibérica

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Guixers
Experience: 2+ years
Education: Vocational training (FP Grado Medio)
Benefits: Private health insurance, life insurance, flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Do you treat your colleagues with respect? Do you keep the customer in mind? Do you act with the future in mind? Are you results-oriented?

If so, we want to meet you.

Nice to have

- Vocational training (intermediate or advanced degree) in a field related to the position

- Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment of at least 2 years

- Spanish and Catalan (other languages valued)

- A driving license and own vehicle are recommended

- Good interpersonal skills, thinking, and an open attitude with a larger and more diverse team

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

- Attractive compensation package, consisting of a fixed salary and production bonuses (variable)

- Continuous training to effectively learn and handle different positions at the site.

- Life insurance

- Option to participate in a flexible compensation package: medical insurance, transportation, and childcare

- Various employee programs and discounts

- Healthy company: emotional health program, fruit at the workplace, etc.

- Pension Plan

The role

This exciting role within the KNAUF (LLEIDA) team could be the perfect opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a culture based on values with the clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are looking for a Factory Operator who would be responsible for manufacturing our products.

In this role, you will play a fundamental part in the manufacturing of our products with the highest quality, efficiency, and safety.

The ideal candidate should have a versatile profile, able to rotate through any position and production area, depending on business needs.

What you'll do

- Manufacture the different references produced at the site (boards and profiles), rotating through the different available areas (Shearing, Pasting, Stacker, Packing, preparation, location...)

- Control quality and identify possible defective products

- Support production trials / laboratory / others

- Identify areas for improvement in testing procedures (continuous improvement).

- Report board changes during shift changes in the different production shifts

Hiring process

We know your time is valuable and that applying for a new job can be a long process, which is why we are committed to responding to your application as soon as possible.

About Knauf Ibérica

Knauf Ibérica is the Spanish subsidiary of the Knauf Group, a global manufacturer of building materials and construction systems headquartered in Iphofen, Germany. The company is best known for its gypsum-based products, including plasterboard, drywall systems, and insulation materials, and operates production facilities and distribution networks across the Iberian Peninsula. As part of one of the world's largest privately held building materials groups, Knauf Ibérica supplies both residential and commercial construction projects throughout Spain.

In Spain, Knauf Ibérica operates several manufacturing plants and offices, with a strong presence in regions such as Catalonia and Madrid. The company offers a stable, industrial work environment with opportunities in production, procurement, and engineering. For international professionals, Knauf provides a structured corporate culture rooted in German engineering standards, and roles in Spain often involve working with a diverse team and European-wide supply chains, making it a relevant employer for those seeking careers in the construction materials sector.

Industry: Construction Materials
Founded: 1932
Employees: 40,000–50,000
Headquarters: Iphofen, Germany
In Spain: Madrid, Guixers
Website: knauf.es

Good to know if you are moving

Knauf is a family-owned German multinational with a strong global presence, offering stability and long-term career prospects.
The company operates multiple production plants in Spain, including in Guixers (Catalonia), providing opportunities in industrial and technical roles.
As a German company, Knauf Ibérica often combines German management practices with local Spanish work culture, which can be appealing for international hires.
Knauf offers roles in procurement and production that may involve working with international suppliers and teams, useful for professionals with cross-border experience.
The company provides training and development programs, and its scale allows for potential internal mobility across its global operations.

In their own words

About the company & team

Knauf is synonymous with opportunity. We know that opportunity is different for everyone, and we are proud to see opportunities in all of them.

We are a family-owned company, a global manufacturer of construction materials. With more than 42,000 members in 90 countries and 300 locations, our Group offers a safe and inclusive environment, providing great opportunities for people with ambition and energy.

Knauf Iberia, with more than 30 years of presence in Spain and Portugal, leads the activity in the region with a solid network of distributors. It has two production centers in Guixers (Lleida) and Escúzar (Granada), both recognized for their efficiency within the group, and three technical training centers (Akademies) in Barcelona, Madrid and Lisbon.

With almost a century of history, we continue to look forward with great plans for the future. Our global presence keeps expanding, and we are looking for passionate and ambitious people to join us in achieving our goals and making a positive impact on the world.

At Knauf, our employees are fundamental to the company's success. Their performance, competence, and motivation are based on the company's values: entrepreneurial spirit, commitment, collaboration, and humanity in their daily work. Each individual contribution strengthens our collective success as a team, laying the foundation for the continuous growth of the Knauf Group.

At Knauf, we design our recruitment processes to prevent any type of discrimination regarding gender, identity, expression, sexual orientation, religion, race, age, neurodiversity, different abilities, citizenship, or any other aspect that makes them different and unique individuals.

Knauf is one of the world's leading manufacturers of modern insulation materials, drywall systems, plaster and accessories, thermal insulation composite systems, paints, screeds, flooring systems, and construction equipment and tools. With more than 300 production plants and distribution organizations in over 90 countries, with more than 41,500 employees worldwide and sales of 15.6 billion euros (in 2023), the Knauf Group is undoubtedly one of the major players in the market in Europe, the USA, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Founded in 1932

Employees: 41,500

Revenue: 15.6 billion euros

Learn more about us at: https://www.knauf.es/knauf/quienes-somos

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