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Forklift Operator

(1st Shift)

We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes and Pools

When you join KIK Consumer Products, you're joining a team that cares about the work we do and also about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families and the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America's largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.

Your Role at KIK

The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently moving, loading, unloading and organizing materials within the manufacturing plant. This position operates in a chemical manufacturing environment and requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), hazardous material handling procedures, and company safety policies.

What You'll Do

• The Forklift Operator supports daily operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment by ensuring the accurate and timely fulfillment of production orders, including the movement and storage of materials.

• Inspect products and material components for quality, accuracy weight and defects before delivering raw material to production line.

• Verify correct product and quantities that are used for each production run.

• Coordinate with Press operator the handling and distribution of materials in each tableting run.

• Pull production, participate in inventory counts and material reconciliation activities as assigned.

• Complete production, quality, material weights, usage data, and inventory documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

• Perform Complete Daily Forklift Inspection Form.

• Follow all safety procedures regarding hazardous chemicals, personal protective equipment (PPE), lockout/tagout, and emergency response

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency

• Performs other duties and assignments as directed by supervisor

• Assist other Operators as needed

What You'll Bring

• High school diploma or GED required, and previous Forklift experience

• The ability to work rotating shifts

• Ability to safely wear respiratory protective equipment for extended periods while performing assigned job duties

• Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and respond to call-outs as required to support continuous manufacturing operations

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Ability to perform basic math calculations and complete production records

• Strong attention to detail and quality

• Ability to work safely around chemicals and manufacturing equipment

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, established procedures, work rules, and company standards

• Must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including a physical examination, functional capacity assessment, and drug screening

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during scheduled shifts

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds frequently

• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, climb stairs, and perform repetitive motions

• Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity levels, and manufacturing environments

• Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods

What You Will Get

KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. This position has a base starting hourly rate of $26.00 per hour.

About KIK

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, and pools. We are one of North America's largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, South Africa, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America of store-brand bleach and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaning, and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,300 employees drives our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of "One KIK" values - a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or uniformed services status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.

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