Powder B Operator (Alternating Dupont Schedule)

KIK Consumer Products; Westlake (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

KIK Consumer Products is hiring a Powder B Operator to ensure smooth operation of our facility in Louisiana. This role requires handling bulk materials, operating a sit-down forklift, and maintaining accurate batch records.

You will work in a powder-handling environment and wear full PPE, including a respirator and SCBA when required. The position features a 12-hour rotating schedule (days/nights) with overtime and call-outs, and offers a starting hourly rate of $32.12.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent
• 1+ years of sit-down forklift experience with current certification or ability to certify
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment preferred
• Experience handling dry chemicals, powders, or bulk solids preferred
• Ability to wear full-face respirator and protective suit for extended periods while operating forklift
• Must pass respirator medical evaluation and fit test, maintain clean-shaven face at respirator sealing surface
• Ability to work a 12-hour rotating schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and call-outs
• Prior SCBA use, HAZWOPER, or OSHA 30 certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Cut bags of Cyanuric Acid and monitor product flow and bin levels
• Transfer excess product into unloading bin or super sacks and rework into the process
• Record daily quantity of bags cut and report to supervisor
• Prepare equipment for maintenance including decontamination
• Respond to plant emergencies including product decomposition and fires with SCBA when needed
• Collect product samples for processing
• Maintain housekeeping and conduct safety inspections
• Operate a sit-down forklift to move and relocate material and equipment
• File inventory tags and complete production reports for inventory control
• Participate in site safety program and safety meetings
• Support other operators and perform duties as assigned by Supervisor

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCBA PPE usage

Respirator fit testing

Decontamination procedures

Job description

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.

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 Powder B Operator where you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the successful operations of our facility.

You will work an alternating DuPont rotation — 12-hour shifts alternating between days (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM) and nights (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) on a repeating four-week cycle that averages 42 hours per week and includes seven consecutive days off every cycle. Overtime and response to call-outs are required to support continuous manufacturing operations.

As a Powder B Operator you are the front end of our production process — the person who keeps raw material moving into the line safely, accurately, and without interruption. You'll work in a powder-handling environment in full personal protective equipment, staging and discharging bulk raw materials into our bulk bag unloading (BBU) systems and maintaining the material records that keep our batches accurate and traceable.

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. This position has a base starting hourly rate of $32.12 per hour.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Cut bags of Cyanuric Acid monitor product flow and bin levels, and stage product onto the unloading station using a sit-down forklift
• Transfer excess product into the unloading bin or super sacks and rework it back into the process
• Record the daily quantity of bags cut and report accurately to the Powder “A” Operator or Shift Supervisor
• Prepare equipment for maintenance, including decontamination and de‑energizing; decontamination can require extended periods of shoveling product from equipment and floor surfaces
• Respond to plant emergencies including product decomposition, power failures, spills, and fires, donning a Self‑Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) when the situation requires it
• Collect product samples for processing
• Maintain housekeeping in assigned zones and conduct routine safety inspections
• Recycle bags of recyclable material as required
• Operate a sit‑down forklift to move and relocate material and equipment
• File inventory tags in numerical order and complete required production reports for inventory control
• Participate fully in the site safety program, including safety meeting attendance and participation
• Support other operators and coworkers as needed, and perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and directly related experience
• 1 or more years of sit‑down forklift experience, with current certification or the ability to be certified
• 1 or more years of previous process operator experience is preferred.
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment, preferred
• Experience handling dry chemicals, powders, or bulk solids, preferred
• Ability to wear a full‑face respirator and full protective suit for extended periods, including while operating a forklift
• Ability to pass a respirator medical evaluation and fit test, and to maintain a clean‑shaven face at the respirator sealing surface; alternative respiratory protection may be available as a reasonable accommodation
• Ability to don and work in SCBA gear during emergency situations
• Ability to speak and comprehend verbal instruction while wearing a respirator, in order to communicate effectively with coworkers and monitor equipment
• Ability to work a 12‑hour rotating schedule including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and call‑outs
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, established procedures, work rules, and standards
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• One or more years of process operator experience, preferred
• Experience in a chemical manufacturing environment, preferred
• Experience handling dry chemicals, powders, or bulk solids, preferred
• Prior SCBA use, HAZWOPER, or OSHA 30 certification, preferred

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout a 12‑hour shift
• Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds frequently
• Perform sustained shoveling during equipment decontamination, including repetitive bending, trunk rotation, and gripping
• Bend, stoop, reach, climb stairs, and perform repetitive motions
• Ascend stairs and elevated structures up to 80 feet in height
• Wear required PPE, including a full protective suit and full‑face respirator, for extended periods
• Work in varying temperatures and humidity levels, including elevated heat conditions while in full PPE
• Work safely in an environment where calcium hypochlorite and other manufacturing chemicals are present
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of post‑offer, pre‑employment requirements, including a physical examination, functional capacity assessment, background check, and drug screening

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 starting hourly rate of $32.12 per hour.

About KIK

We create the 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.

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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