Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Shift: 6AM – 2:30PM / Mon.- Fri.

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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Must be able to operate at efficient speeds to load and unload all trucks without damaging the merchandise.
• Must have necessary knowledge of pallet type and pallet stacking patterns.
• Must be able to read loading slip and follow loading directions.
• Must be able to keep palletizer machine fully stocked at all times with the correct type of pallet.
• Must be able to keep palletizer machine cleared out, keep conveyors cleared, log in production runs and keep stretch wrapper filled at all times.
• Receive raw material and express freight.
• Unload incoming truck and stage material.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment as well as demonstrate exemplary care of equipment.
• Use RF system.
• Complete routine paperwork and maintain warehouse records.
• Must be able to provide and convey quality feedback to Leads, Mechanics, and Management in regard to equipment, procedural, safety and any other issues hindering production.
• Must be able to work other shifts as needed and work overtime when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for conforming to all Plant Health, Environment, Safety, and Security (HESS) policies and procedure.

The above statement describes the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

What You’ll Bring

• Must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing industry.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prior experience in forklift operation and knowledge of OSHA forklift safety rules, equipment care and refueling procedures.
• Read, write, speak, and understand verbal and written schedules, instructions, requests, etc. in English.
• Strong communication skills at all levels.
• Ability to push, pull and lift at least 50lbs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Complete routine paperwork and maintain warehouse records.
• Must be able to (1) operate a forklift, (2) be mechanically inclined, (3) willing to work overtime when required, and (4) be able to work with others in a team environment.

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 salary range of $16.90 - $21.90/hour.

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.

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.