Machine Operator - 3rd Shift; Filling

Machine Operator 2 - 3rd Shift (Filling)

Salem, VA, United States

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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.

Your Role at KIK

We are seeking a Machine Operator 2 on 3rd Shift (10:00 pm – 6:30 am, Sunday–Thursday with weekends per business need), where you will operate and monitor high‑speed filling and packaging equipment, including fillers, case packers, cappers, case sealers, palletizers, and labelers. You will manage start‑up, shutdown, speed adjustments, and basic troubleshooting while closely watching for any disruptions in the filling and packing operations.

Working with production, quality, and maintenance, you will help ensure that all products meet safety, quality, and efficiency targets.

What You’ll Do

Operate fillers and associated packaging equipment (case packers, cappers, sealers, palletizers, labelers) to safely produce quality product at targeted line speeds.

Control machine functions including starting/stopping, speed adjustments, and coordination of variable speed controls to maintain steady flow through the line.

Maintain vigilance for jams, spills, or other upsets in the filling and packing operation and react quickly using approved procedures to minimize downtime and product loss.

Perform routine checks for correct codes, labels, fills, torque, packaging integrity, and overall appearance; elevate non‑conformances to quality or supervision.

Complete required time, production, and downtime records accurately and on time.

Communicate clearly with downline associates, supervisors, managers, and maintenance to report performance issues, safety concerns, and maintenance needs, including managing alerts for equipment problems.

Monitor the work area and equipment for unsafe conditions and apply proper techniques or notify appropriate personnel to correct them; follow and support all safety and GMP programs.

What You’ll Bring

High School Diploma or GED.

• 2 or more years of experience operating production or packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with filling, packaging, or consumer products manufacturing is strongly preferred

Good manual dexterity and comfort working in non‑temperature‑controlled and temperature‑controlled environments with high noise, while wearing required PPE.

Strong attention to detail, basic math and recording skills, and the ability to follow standard work instructions and quality checks.

Effective verbal communication skills and a team‑oriented attitude, with the ability to respond to changing priorities and support overtime or schedule adjustments as business needs require.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 60 lbs as needed during the shift.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, twist, reach, and extend arms while operating equipment and handling materials.

Ability to sit, kneel, and crouch to access lower equipment areas and packaging materials.

Comfortable working in both temperature‑controlled and non‑temperature‑controlled, high‑noise environments while wearing required PPE (hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, etc.).

Must be able to visually inspect product, labels, and controls and hear audible alarms and equipment signals, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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…