Machine Operator

Machine Operator - 1st Shift (Filling) at KIK Consumer Products

Location:

Salem, VA

Shift: Monday - Thursday 6:00 am – 4:30 pm (first shift)

Pay: $18 – $20 per hour
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

KIK Consumer Products creates products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. As one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers, KIK supports brands such as Spic and Span®, Comet®, Clorox® Pool&Spa™, Bio Guard®, and Natural Chemistry®. The company operates 16 North American manufacturing facilities and is known for its culture of accountability, collaboration, and agility.

• Monitor bottle indexing on conveyor systems throughout the filling process
• Document all quality‑related items (hourly production board updates, component verification, bottle and label visual inspection, date‑code labeling correctness, product verification, weight checks on filled bottles)
• Communicate machine problems and quality requirements clearly
• Start and stop equipment and identify basic mechanical issues; adjust machine setups for fillers, cappers, labelers, case packers, case erectors, and palletizers
• Follow all safety requirements, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, required footwear, hearing protection, and hand protection
• Support changeover requirements for commodity products (changing caps, line clearance, assisting mechanics)
• Make tank switches and execute the valve change process

• High school diploma or equivalent (minimum)
• At least 6 months of manufacturing experience
• Ability to work scheduled overtime or shift changes when required
• Basic math skills
• Physical ability to lift 40 pounds periodically and meet shift requirements (lifting, bending, standing, reaching with both hands/arms, visual inspection)
• Mechanically inclined to perform minor machine corrections within job responsibilities

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings options with employer match
• Education assistance for personal development and growth

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, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or genetic information. KIK provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities as required by law.