Marlex is a prominent Spanish human resources and recruitment firm specializing in temporary staffing, permanent placement, and HR consultancy. With over 25 years of experience, the company operates a network of more than 60 offices across Spain, serving diverse sectors including industrial, logistics, and administrative services.

Headquartered in Catalonia, Marlex has a deep-rooted presence in the Spanish labor market, particularly in the Mediterranean and northern regions. For international professionals, Marlex serves as a gateway to the Spanish job market, frequently recruiting for roles requiring multilingual skills in logistics, export, and back-office operations.

Founded in 1996 in Vic (Barcelona), Marlex began as a local staffing agency and has grown into one of the top HR firms in Spain. It has expanded its service portfolio to include executive search and specialized consulting.

For international professionals

Operates more than 60 physical offices throughout Spain, providing local support in various regions.
Specializes in a wide range of sectors, from industrial and logistics to specialized administrative and financial roles.
Frequently recruits for positions requiring language skills beyond Spanish, such as English or French, for international trade roles.
Offers both temporary and permanent contract opportunities, which can be a starting point for professionals entering the Spanish market.

Operator

Marlex Staffing

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Requirements

Previous experience as an operator in an industrial plant, ideally in winding, extrusion, lamination, or technical packaging lines.

Valid forklift license (occasional use).

Experience in the chemical, plastics, technical textiles, or coatings industry is valued.

Ability to perform physical and repetitive work, attention to detail, responsibility, and teamwork.

Job Description

1. Winding machinery operation

Control and supervise the operation of winding machines used for the production of blankets, sheets, or technical coatings.

Load, adjust, and remove material reels according to product specifications.

Ensure correct tensioning, alignment, and cutting of the material during the process.

2. Production process monitoring

Monitor parameters such as speed, temperature (if applicable), and material condition.

Perform basic machine adjustments to ensure the quality of the final product.

Detect and resolve minor incidents (jams, material breaks, reel displacement).

3. Format change and line preparation

Collaborate in the machine setup according to the product type or required dimensions.

Change master reels or configure cutting lengths according to the work order.

Verify that auxiliary materials (film, labels, cores) are available.

4. Visual and product quality control

Visually inspect the material during winding to detect defects (wrinkles, bubbles, stains, deviations).

Record batches, incidents, or rejections according to quality procedures.

Ensure the traceability of the produced material.

5. Packaging and storage of the final product

Pack finished reels correctly: strapping, wrapping, labeling.

Promptly transfer reels to the warehouse area using a forklift (occasional use).

Record production via manual report or digital terminal (depending on the system).

6. Cleaning and basic maintenance

Keep the machine and its surroundings clean to avoid contamination or breakdowns.

Perform routine basic preventive maintenance tasks (greasing, blade replacement, roller cleaning).

Report technical failures to the maintenance department.

7. Compliance with safety and order regulations

Use mandatory PPE (gloves, glasses, footwear, hearing protection if applicable).

Respect safety measures in the use of machinery and material handling.

Contribute to the order and organization of the plant.

✅ Required Profile

Previous experience as an operator in an industrial plant, ideally in winding, extrusion, lamination, or technical packaging lines.

Valid forklift license (occasional use).

Experience in the chemical, plastics, technical textiles, or coatings industry is valued.

Ability to perform physical and repetitive work, attention to detail, responsibility, and teamwork.