Forklift Operator 2

KIK Consumer Products; Palm Coast (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employer match retirement plan

Education Assistance

Job summary

KIK Consumer Products is seeking a Forklift Operator for the day shift in Florida. The role involves safely operating forklifts, handling materials, and supporting daily production needs.

You will perform inventory tasks, load materials, and use the plant’s warehouse management system, while ensuring GMPs and safety standards are followed. Applicants should have 2+ years forklift experience, read/write/speak English, and be able to lift up to 45 lbs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years forklift experience preferred.
• Must read, write and speak English.
• Able to stand, walk, lift 45 lbs., and work up to 12 hours per shift.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and material handling equipment safely.
• Perform inventory tasks including cycle counts and product checks.
• Load/receive materials from trailers and move materials in/out of racking.
• Complete Hazmat documentation and use WMS/RFID system.

Skills

Forklift experience

English proficiency

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Day Shift

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.

Job Description

Forklift Operator

$19/HR

Day Shift

Your Role at KIK

Join our team as an experienced Forklift Operator managing production. In this role, the Forklift Operator safely operates forklifts and material-handling equipment while supporting daily production needs. Responsibilities would include performing inventory tasks, loading and receiving materials, moving products in and out of racking, completing Hazmat-compliant documentation, and using the plant’s warehouse management system/RFID. The operator also performs packing and quality checks, hand-stacks pallets as needed, maintains a clean and safe work area, and follows all GMPs, SOPs, safety standards and plant policies, along with any other duties assigned.

What You’ll Do

• Perform any of the following activities at various levels of speed as directed by the Team Leader:
• Safely Operate Forklift and material handling equipment.
• Perform inventory functions including but not exclusive to: Cycle counts, physical inventory, product checks.
• Load and receive materials from trailers.
• Load, store, move materials in and out of racking
• Perform loading documentation process in accordance with Hazmat rules
• Operate and use plant’s warehouse management system/RFID
• Perform packing/quality checks and documentation as required
• Hand stack palletized product as necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the facility
• Be responsible for the final quality of every unit that is placed into a customer’s shipper. If unsure of the quality standard required, there is a responsibility to check with the Team Leader before packing questionable product.
• Be responsible for safety and housekeeping in the immediate work area. Help to clean and report any unsafe conditions to your Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, Safety Standards, and follow all plant policies and procedures.
• Possibility of working around high noise levels, depending on location.
• Constant interaction with a variety of chemicals and chemical products.
• Other related duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2 or more years of forklift experience is highly preferred
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Able to visually concentrate, remain alert, and listen intensely for extended periods of time
• Able to stand, sit, lift, bend, crouch, reach and climb consistently for twelve hours
• Able to grasp and manipulate a variety of packaging components (i.e. sprayers, bottles, caps)
• Must be able to work in accordance with Health and Safety and GMP regulations
• Must be able to lift 45lbs. from floor occasionally
• Must be able to safely operate the forklift around co-workers, other forklifts, and mechanical and electrical equipment for up to 12 hours
• Working in non-temperature-controlled environment, including high temperatures and humidity for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work overtime where necessary

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, 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, South Africa, 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 also operate as the #1 producer in North America of store-brand 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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 or uniformed services status, sexual orientation, gender identity or 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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