Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

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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.

Join our team as a Forklift Operator. In this role, you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the materials and products are received, allocated, stored, and documented to standards. Responsibilities include operating forklifts and material handling equipment with a focus on safety and quality. You’ll be a key contributor to the success of our plant. Bring your expertise and tools to a dynamic environment that values efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement.

This is a 2nd shift position. Shift hours are Sunday-Thursday 3:30 pm‑11:40 pm, with overtime on Saturdays as required. Pay for this role is $21.63 /hr, plus a $2 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift.

• Safely operate forklift and material handling equipment.
• Perform inventory functions, including cycle counts, physical inventory, and product checks.
• Load and receive materials from trailers.
• Load, store, and move materials in and out of racking.
• Perform loading documentation in accordance with hazmat rules.
• Operate and use plant’s warehouse management system/RFID.
• Perform packing/quality checks and documentation as required.
• Hand‑stack palletized product as necessary to ensure smooth operation of the facility.
• Ensure the final quality of every unit placed into a customer’s shipper; check with the Team Leader if in doubt.
• Maintain safety and housekeeping in the work area; report unsafe conditions.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, Safety Standards, and all plant policies.
• Work around high noise levels, if required by location.
• Interact with a variety of chemicals and chemical products.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• 2 years of forklift experience is highly preferred.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Able to visually concentrate, remain alert, and listen intensely for extended periods.
• Able to stand, sit, lift, bend, crouch, reach, and climb consistently for 12 hours.
• Able to grasp and manipulate a variety of packaging components (e.g., sprayers, bottles, caps).
• Must work in accordance with Health and Safety and GMP regulations.
• Must lift up to 45 lb. from the floor occasionally.
• Must safely operate the forklift around co‑workers, other forklifts, and mechanical/electrical equipment for up to 12 hours.
• Must work in a non‑temperature‑controlled environment, including high temperatures and humidity for extended periods.
• Must be able to work overtime where necessary.

KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. Retire with our retirement savings options, including an employer match. KIK also provides Education Assistance to encourage continued personal development and growth.

KIK is one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American facilities. We operate globally in Canada, Europe, and Australia, and are known for brands such as Spic and Span®, Comet®, Clorox® Pool & Spa™ (under license), Bio Guard®, and Natural Chemistry®. We are the #1 producer of private‑label bleach and a leading provider of laundry detergent, dishwashing products, cleaning chemicals, and…