Packer 2 (1st Shift)

KIK Consumer Products Inc.; Louisiana; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Retirement match

Education assistance

Job summary

KIK Consumer Products Inc. is seeking a Packer 2 on 1st shift (5:00 am – 1:30 pm with weekends per business need) to pack, label, and inspect pool chemical products for shipment. The role operates in a chemical manufacturing environment with GMP, hazardous material handling, and safety policy adherence.

Base starting rate is $23.00 per hour. Responsibilities include operating packaging equipment, applying codes, ensuring accurate production runs, and maintaining documentation and inventory

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• No minimum years of experience; training provided.
• Experience with inspecting, verifying, or signing off on work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Package pool chemical products into approved containers ensuring standards are met.
• Inspect products and packaging to verify quality and absence of defects.
• Apply labels, lot codes, and regulatory markings per specs and requirements.
• Ensure correct product, packaging materials, and quantities for each run.
• Operate packaging equipment safely and monitor conveyors, shrink-wrap, and labeling systems.
• Perform line clearances, housekeeping, and maintain a clean work area.
• Complete production, quality, and inventory documentation accurately and promptly.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Follow instructions

Math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

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

The Packer 2 - 1 st Shift (5:00 am – 1:30 pm with weekends per business need) ensures packaging, labeling, inspecting, and preparing pool chemical products for shipment are done while maintaining compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards. This position operates in a chemical manufacturing environment and requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), hazardous material handling procedures, and company safety policies. This is a position of trust on the production line.

This position has a base starting hourly rate of $23.00 per hour.

What You’ll Do

• Execute the packaging of pool chemical products into approved containers, including pails, buckets, bags, cartons, and other designated materials, ensuring compliance with established standards
• Perform thorough inspections of products and packaging components to verify quality, accuracy, and the absence of defects throughout all phases of the packaging process
• Apply labels, lot codes, date codes, and all required regulatory markings in strict accordance with product specifications and compliance requirements
• Confirm the correct product, packaging materials, and quantities are utilized for each production run to maintain accuracy and operational integrity
• Safely operate and monitor packaging equipment, including conveyors, palletizers, shrink-wrap machines, and labeling systems, in accordance with training and operational procedures
• Fully perform all job duties across the entire production line from beginning to end with minimal supervision
• Monitor packaging lines for proper operation and report equipment malfunctions to supervisors or maintenance personnel
• Stack, wrap, and prepare finished goods for warehouse storage or shipment
• Complete production, quality, and inventory documentation accurately and in a timely manner
• Perform line clearances and housekeeping activities to maintain a clean and organized work area
• Follow all safety procedures regarding hazardous chemicals, personal protective equipment (PPE), lockout/tagout, and emergency response
• Participate in inventory counts and material reconciliation activities as assigned.
• Assist with changeovers, setup, and cleaning of packaging equipment
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency
• Performs other duties and assignments as directed by supervisor
• Assist other Dry B Operators as needed

What You’ll Bring

High school diploma or GED required.

No minimum years of experience required. We train.

Prior responsibility for inspecting, verifying, or signing off on work (Preferred).

Manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, or production experience (Preferred).

Chemical manufacturing experience(Preferred).

Experience working to a written customer specification.

Personal integrity and sound judgement — this role verifies product quality on behalf of our customers.

Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and respond to call-outs as required to support continuous manufacturing operations.

Ability to safely wear required personal protective equipment for extended periods.

Ability to perform basic math calculations and complete production records.

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, established procedures, work rules, and company standards.

Strong attention to detail and quality.

Ability to work safely around chemicals and manufacturing equipment.

Must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including a functional capacity assessment and drug screening.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during scheduled shifts.

Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds frequently.

Ability to bend, stoop, reach, climb stairs, and perform repetitive motions.

Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity levels, and manufacturing environments.

Ability to wear required PPE for extended periods.

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 are also 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.

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.