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
Join our team as a Chemical Operator, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal performance of machinery and equipment. You'll be a key contributor to the success of our plant. Bring your expertise to a dynamic environment that values efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement.
What You'll Be Doing
- Manufacture quality finished goods and manage hazardous raw materials in a safe and efficient manner.
- Primary duties include, but are not limited to, loading formula, transferring formula, completing tank operations and bulk tanker unloading
- Load and mix formula into production vessels in accordance with batch ticket direction
- Meet daily schedules timely and maintain consciousness of production flow requirements
- Transfer formula to storage tanks or to the Liquid fill department, unload bulk raw material tankers
- Load trucks with wastewater, finished products, raw material, etc. as required
- Complete work orders for equipment in need of repair
- Close out batch tickets upon completion of the formula batches and complete daily production schedules
- Complete inventory cycle counts and participates in the annual company fiscal inventory process Input data into the computer systems using company software and programs
- Sample and pump down dikes as required and run reactors, load/unload of tank trucks, totes, or drums as required
- Responsible for all aspects of personal safety, product quality, and operating all aspects of the reactors, as well as filling, loading, and unloading systems and their auxiliary equipment such as bins, filters, blend tanks
- Operates major plant equipment and/or processes (pumps, valves, filters, screens, compressors, dryers, etc.) following standard procedures and practices
- Participate in continuous improvement activities with an understanding and apply lean manufacturing principles which drive an operational excellence culture.
- Performs other work as assigned. May be required to participate in functional team activities
What You'll Bring
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must have 2-3 years in Chlorine manufacturing, environment, Chemical, Bottling, Packaging Industry a plus
- Experience using batches and hazardous raw materials a plus
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures
- Basic reading, writing and math skills and computer skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both written and orally
- Ability to solve practical problems and troubleshooting
- Forklift license required
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 hourly rate of $26.00 per hour plus a quarterly incentive bonus. 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 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, 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 accommodation 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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