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Forklift Operator

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

The Forklift Operator role i nvolves working in a team environment with primary focus on safety, continuous improvement, zero defects and 100% on time customer delivery.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operating a sit down forklift

• Loading, unloading, storing and relocating materials within the warehouse or facility

• Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency

• Moving stock around a warehouse using a forklift to various areas in the warehouse and at machine centers

• Accuracy in inventory recordkeeping of all product pulled and departed shipments

• Determine correct item numbers (SKU’s) and quantities of raw materials for use in production

• Complete visual pallet inspections before loading pallets into equipment

• Remove unused raw materials from production and place in correct warehouse location/trailer

• Move bailed scrap corrugate into scrap trailer and update records

• Carrying out simple maintenance on the forklift, like recharging its battery and refueling

• Operate stretch wrapper

• Identifying and reporting mechanical and electrical faults to the supervisor

• Follow all shipping safety procedures including railer inspections and lock out procedures (jacks, chocks, dock lock)

• Other duties as assigned to support the needs of our internal external customers

• Inspect completed pallets for visual damage or product leaks

• Recording accurate production on shift production sheets and/or RF System

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of high school degree or equivalent

• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing experience

• Minimum six (6) months of experience driving a sit down forklift

• Able to work scheduled overtime or shift changes when required

• Basic math skill set

• Excellent communication skill set (verbal, written, etc.)

• Team building skill set and positive interaction with all levels within the organization and outside vendors/customers

• Ability to complete all job assigned computer software requirements associated with product requirements

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds periodically throughout the manufacturing shift and meet physical requirements of position including lifting, bending, standing for extended periods, reaching with both hands/arms, ability to visually inspect product

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

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.