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 operating industrial forklifts to move materials around the manufacturing site. This role ensures the safe and efficient transportation of goods, adhering to all safety regulations and company standards. Key responsibilities include loading and unloading materials, organizing stock, conducting routine inspections of forklifts, and maintaining accurate records of inventory movements. You will play a crucial role in supporting the production and distribution processes by ensuring timely and accurate handling of products.
What You’ll Be Doing
Safely Operate Forklift and material handling equipment.
Conduct inventory tasks, including cycle counts and product checks.
Load and unload materials from trailers using a forklift truck, ensuring proper handling.
Efficiently move materials in and out of racking systems.
Execute loading documentation process, adhering to Hazmat rules.
Operate the plant’s warehouse management system and RFID technology.
Perform packing and quality checks to meet specified standards.
Hand stack palletized products as necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the facility
Participate in Continuous Improvement activities.
Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures, and Safety Standards, and follow all plant policies and procedures.
Follows and supports all Safety programs.
Other related duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 1 year forklift experience.
Must be able to lift, push, pull, and or carry up to 45lbs.
Must be able to operate a forklift around co-workers, and other heavy mechanical and electrical equipment for extended periods up to 12 hours.
Must be able to visually concentrate, remain alert, and listen intensely for extended periods of time.
Must be able to stand, sit, lift, bend, crouch, reach, and climb consistently for extended periods up to 12 hours.
Must be able to grasp and manipulate a variety of packaging components (ie. sprayers, bottles, caps).
Must be able to speak, read, write, and follow detailed written and oral instructions in English.
Must be able to work overtime where necessary.
May require working around chemicals producing unpleasant odors.
May require working in a non-temperature controlled environment, including high temperatures and humidity for extended periods.
May require working around high noise levels, depending on location.
Will require constant interaction with a variety of chemicals and chemical products.
Must be willing to work second shift Monday – Friday 4:00pm – 2:30am.
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 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, 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 (“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 2,300 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 / Affirmative Action 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 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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