Machine Operator - 2nd Shift

KIK Consumer Products; Auburndale (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Machine Operator for their 2nd Shift team. This role involves operating filling equipment, ensuring smooth production runs, and maintaining safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to react swiftly to operational challenges. With a competitive hourly rate and additional benefits, this opportunity is perfect for proactive individuals looking to contribute to a dynamic production environment. Join a team that values performance, collaboration, and personal development.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings Options

Education Assistance

Qualifications

• Ability to operate and manage filling equipment efficiently.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with team members.

Responsibilities

• Operate the filler and maintain operational condition throughout production runs.
• React quickly to any disruptions in the filling operation.

Skills

Machine Operation

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Manual Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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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

We are seeking a skilled operator to join our 2nd Shift (Monday - Friday with occasional Saturdays) (1:00 pm - 9:30 pm) filling operations team. The ideal candidate will confidently operate the filler, managing functions such as starting/stopping, speed adjustments, and coordination of controls. Your role involves staying vigilant for any operational challenges and reacting swiftly to overcome them. We require someone with in-depth knowledge of the filler's capabilities and limitations, coupled with the ability to identify and address unsafe conditions effectively. Clear communication is key, as you'll be interacting with various team members and departments. Moreover, your responsibility includes managing alerts related to maintenance, ensuring timely communication with both maintenance and management. If you're proactive, knowledgeable, and possess strong communication skills, we invite you to apply for this integral position in our production team. This position has an hourly rate of $18.00 including a .50 shift differential for hours worked on 2nd Shift, in addition to a quarterly incentive bonus.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operate the filler and maintain operational condition throughout production runs
• Manage the entire filling operation by controlling filler functions such as starting/stopping, adjusting speeds, coordinating variable speed controls, etc.
• Maintain vigilance for any disruptions within the filling operation and be able to react quickly to overcome such upsets
• Apply in-depth knowledge of the filler’s operational capacities and limitations
• Identify unsafe conditions and react with proper techniques to correct these conditions
• Communicate clearly with downline associates, supervisors, managers, and maintenance department
• Manage alerts to maintenance and management for all maintenance-related issues

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift 60 lbs
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to sit, kneel, bend at waist, reach, and extend arms
• Good manual dexterity
• Ability to function in a range of temperatures
• Must be physically able to wear PPE

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. The actual salary may vary based on several factors including 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 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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