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KIK Consumer Products Machine Operator- 2nd Shift in Houston, Texas

Machine Operator- Filler 2nd Shift (2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.)

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

Join our team as a Machine Operator- Palletizer and ensure smooth operation of palletizing machinery. Responsibilities include equipment setup, monitoring for quality control, reporting malfunctions, coordinating with forklift operators, loading shrink wrap machines, handling finished products, operating palletizers and shrink wrap machines, maintaining quality control standards, repackaging damaged products, and assisting with inventory. If you have a keen eye for detail and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, apply now. This position has a base salary range of $22.00/hr. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Sets up the Palletizing equipment according to the production schedule

• Monitors palletizing equipment to ensure quality control and recognizes any malfunctions with the equipment. Reports all malfunctions to maintenance and/or supervisor to resolve problems in a timely manner. Assists in resolving the problem

• Immediately reports any packaging errors to the Filling Department

• Coordinates with the forklift operators to make sure appropriate pallets are being used for various products

• Responsible for loading the shrink wrap machines appropriately according to customers specifications

• Lifts, moves, carries, and stacks cases of finished product as needed

• Operates any of the following equipment as needed; Palletizers and Shrink Wrap Machines

• Ensures product meets quality control standards. Repackages damaged product to return it to market condition

• Assists in department inventory and performs basic record keeping duties as needed

What You’ll Bring

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required

  • Machine Operator experience in a Packaging/Filling industry

  • Production knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods

  • Mechanical knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

  • Basic Mathematics skills of arithmetic and statistics, and their applications

  • Possibility of working around unpleasant odors

  • Working in non-temperature-controlled environment

  • Possibility of working around high noise levels, depending on location

  • Constant interaction with a variety of chemicals and chemical products

  • Must be able to lift 45lbs

  • Must be able to work overtime where necessary

  • Must be able to work in accordance with Health and Safety and GMP regulations

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 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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