Filling Operator

Job Description

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

When you join KIK Consumer Products, you're joining a team who 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, the cleanliness of their homes and pools, and the life of their automobiles. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, empowerment, 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

We are seeking a skilled operator to join our 2nd Shift (Monday - Friday 3:00 pm - 1:30 am) filling operations team. The ideal candidate will confidently operate the filler, managing functions such as starting/stopping, speed adjustments, and coordination of controls. Your role involves staying vigilant for any operational challenges and reacting swiftly to overcome them. We require someone with in-depth knowledge of the filler's capabilities and limitations, coupled with the ability to identify and address unsafe conditions effectively. Clear communication is key, as you'll be interacting with various team members and departments. Moreover, your responsibility includes managing alerts related to maintenance, ensuring timely communication with both maintenance and management. If you're proactive, knowledgeable, and possess strong communication skills, we invite you to apply for this integral position in our production team. This position has an hourly rate of $18.00, plus a .50 shift differential for second shift, in addition to an annual incentive bonus.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operate the filler and maintain operational condition throughout production runs
• Manage the entire filling operation by controlling filler functions such as starting/stopping, adjusting speeds, coordinating variable speed controls etc
• Maintain vigilance for any disruptions within the filling operation and able to react quickly to overcome such upsets
• Ability to apply in-depth knowledge of the filler's operational capacities and its operational limitations
• Ability to identify unsafe conditions and react with proper techniques to correct these conditions
• Ability to communicate clearly with downline associates, supervisors, managers, and maintenance department
• Manage alerts to maintenance and management for all maintenance related issues

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift 60 lbs
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to sit, kneel, bend at waist, reach and extend arms
• Must have good manual dexterity
• Ability to function in a range of temperatures
• Must be physically able to wear PPE

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.

About KIK

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America's largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 20 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Europe, Asia, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. We are known by our portfolio of over 40 brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals, and Prestone® and Holts® automotive performance chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America for store-brand ("private label") 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 2,500 employees drive 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 / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender 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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