Inbound Materials Verification Specialist

KIK Consumer Products; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Education Assistance

Job summary

KIK Consumer Products in Houston is seeking an Inbound Materials Verification Specialist to verify incoming raw materials against POs and Bills of Lading, ensuring certifications align before entering production. This is a 1st shift role, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with overtime on Saturdays.

You will work with QA, Inventory Control, Purchasing and Logistics to keep materials flowing. Requires 2+ years in receiving/warehouse, 2+ years forklift experience, PO/BOL/COA/COC knowledge,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in receiving/warehouse within manufacturing or distribution.
• 2+ years of sit-down forklift operation.
• Hands‑on knowledge of POs, Bills of Lading, COAs/COCs, and OS reporting.
• Experience with ERP or WMS and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Receive and verify incoming loads against POs and Bills of Lading (item, quantity, lot, and condition).
• Audit Bills of Lading and resolve discrepancies directly with carriers, vendors, and Purchasing.
• Post same-day receipt transactions in ERP systems (DSI / AS400 or JD Edwards) with high accuracy.
• Prepare Receiving Count forms and route to Incoming Inspection for disposition.
• Print receivers and checklists; verify COAs/COCs meet KIK specifications before releasing material.
• Create OS (Overage, Shortage, and Damage) reports for any variances; elevate to Purchasing and QA as needed.
• Confirm inbound materials carry the correct KIK item numbers when tied to a BOM.
• Scan and distribute Bills of Lading to appropriate departments; hand off COAs/COCs to designated QA personnel.
• Verify Return Goods Authorizations (RGAs) have proper approvals prior to shipment.
• Maintain audit-ready filing of all receiving documentation.
• Follow site safety, GMP, and chemical-handling rules, including PPE and SDS protocols.
• Operate a sit-down forklift to safely unload, stage, and put away incoming materials.
• Check in drivers, review the KIK Driver Rule Sheet, and uphold carrier safety expectations.
• Receive, catalog, and distribute UPS/FedEx small packages.
• Process miscellaneous orders from start to finish.
• Participate in cycle counts and plant physical inventory activities.
• Partner with QA, Inventory Control, Production Planning, and Logistics to sustain steady material flow.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills

Receiving experience

Forklift operation

ERP/WMS knowledge

POs & BOLs

COAs/COCs

MS Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

DSI/AS400

JD Edwards

Microsoft Office

Job description

Step into the role that keeps our lines running safely and on time

You’ll join a collaborative team at KIK Consumer Products—one of North America’s largest independent makers of trusted home and pool care brands—where we hold ourselves to high standards of accountability, agility, and ethics. From household cleaners to pool chemistry, our products protect families and the places they live.

A day in your life as our Inbound Materials Verification Specialist

It’s 8:00 a.m. at our Houston facility. The first truck is at the dock and you’re the first checkpoint. You match each drum, tote, pallet, and package to purchase orders, confirm documentation, and make sure every certification lines up with our specifications before anything reaches production. Throughout the day, you’ll partner closely with Quality Assurance, Inventory Control, Purchasing, and Logistics so the right materials flow to the right lines without delay. This is a 1st shift role, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with overtime on Saturdays as required. Base pay: $23.69 per hour.

What you’ll take ownership of

• Receive and verify incoming loads of raw materials, chemicals, and packaging components against POs and Bills of Lading (item, quantity, lot, and condition).
• Audit Bills of Lading and resolve discrepancies directly with carriers, vendors, and Purchasing.
• Post same-day receipt transactions in ERP systems (DSI / AS400 or JD Edwards) with high accuracy.
• Prepare Receiving Count forms and route to Incoming Inspection for disposition.
• Print receivers and checklists; verify COAs/COCs meet KIK specifications before releasing material.
• Create OS&D (Overage, Shortage, and Damage) reports for any variances; elevate to Purchasing and QA as needed.
• Confirm inbound materials carry the correct KIK item numbers when tied to a BOM.
• Scan and distribute Bills of Lading to appropriate departments; hand off COAs/COCs to designated QA personnel.
• Verify Return Goods Authorizations (RGAs) have proper approvals prior to shipment.
• Maintain audit-ready filing of all receiving documentation.
• Follow site safety, GMP, and chemical-handling rules, including PPE and SDS protocols.
• Operate a sit-down forklift to safely unload, stage, and put away incoming materials.
• Check in drivers, review the KIK Driver Rule Sheet, and uphold carrier safety expectations.
• Receive, catalog, and distribute UPS/FedEx small packages.
• Process miscellaneous orders from start to finish.
• Participate in cycle counts and plant physical inventory activities.
• Partner with QA, Inventory Control, Production Planning, and Logistics to sustain steady material flow.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

What you bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in receiving/warehouse within manufacturing or distribution.
• 2+ years of sit-down forklift operation.
• Hands‑on knowledge of POs, Bills of Lading, COAs/COCs, and OS&D reporting.
• Experience with ERP or WMS and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Meticulous, persistent follow‑up; able to balance multiple priorities in a fast‑paced production setting.
• Preferred: experience receiving chemical raw materials, hazmat documentation, and SDS handling.
• Preferred: background in GMP, ISO, or other regulated manufacturing environments.

Physical requirements and work environment

• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs; heavier items with assistance or mechanical aid.
• Stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, and reach during an 8‑hour shift.
• Active warehouse environment with variable temperatures, noise, dust, and chemical odors; required PPE includes safety glasses, steel‑toed footwear, and hearing protection.
• Overtime and occasional weekend coverage as business needs require.

Compensation and benefits

Alongside $23.69 per hour base pay, KIK offers comprehensive health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Plan for tomorrow with retirement savings options featuring an employer match, and grow your career through our Education Assistance program.

About KIK

We make the products and brands people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes and pools. With 16 manufacturing facilities across North America and global operations in Canada, Europe, and Australia, we bring leading brands to life, including Spic and Spanae, Cometae, Cloroxae Pool&Spaae (under license), BioGuardae, and Natural Chemistryae. We are also the #1 North American producer of private‑label bleach and a leading private‑label provider across laundry, dish, general‑purpose cleaning, and other home care categories. Our 2,300+ team members power product development, formulation, sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality, compliance, distribution, and logistics all guided by our One KIK values of customer focus, performance, safety, ethics, and integrity.

Our commitments

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affifirative 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.

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