Machine Operator 1

KIK Consumer Products; Hampton (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

KIK Consumer Products in Hampton, GA is seeking a 1st shift Machine Operator to run high-speed filling lines and packaging equipment. You’ll ensure output meets schedule and quality, maintain records, and follow GMP and safety rules. 1–2 years of packaging experience, basic math, and English communication are required.

The role is on-site with overtime as needed and a base pay of $20.60 per hour, with benefits and growth opportunities as part of a comprehensive package.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience as a machine operator in packaging/manufacturing.
• Production knowledge of raw materials and processes is preferred.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Basic mathematics skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate high speed liquid filling, labelers, cappers, palletizers and related equipment.
• Review production orders and determine quantities and specs.
• Maintain production time and quality records.
• Perform minor equipment adjustments and changeovers.
• Follow GMP, safety PPE and plant policies.

Skills

Machine operator

English proficiency

Basic math

Read/write English

Job description

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 1 st shift Machine Operator (Monday-Friday with OT as needed 5:00am-3:30pm) , 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

• Operate various high speed liquid filling machinery including but not limited to fillers, labelers, cappers, palletizers, depalletizes case erectors, and heat induction sealers case erectors, etc.

• Examine and act on production orders to determine quantities to be manufactured, job specifications and or special instructions.

• Maintain time and production records.

• Maintain quality standards.

• Conduct basic troubleshooting on the assigned equipment and perform minor equipment adjustments and changeovers.

• Follow Safety /GMP guidelines.

• Comply with PPE, Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, Safety Standards, and follow all plant policies and procedures.

• 1-2 years’ experience as a Machine operator in the packaging industry.

• Production knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for effective manufacturing preferred.

• Must be able to verbally communicate, read and write in English.

• Basic mathematics skills required.

• Must be able to take direction and work unsupervised.

What You’ll Bring

• 1-2 years’ experience as a Machine operator in the packaging industry.

• Production knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for effective manufacturing preferred.

• Must be able to verbally communicate, read and write in English.

• Basic mathematics skills required.

• Must be able to take direction and work unsupervised.

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 $20.60/hr. 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 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 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.

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