Blow Mold Operator 2 - 3rd Shift

KIK Consumer Products • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

KIK Consumer Products is seeking an experienced and safety-focused Blow Mold Operator for the 3rd Shift (Monday-Friday 10:00pm-6:30am with weekends per business need). In this hands-on role, the operator will oversee daily blow molding operations, driving quality, efficiency, and team performance. Responsibilities include operating and maintaining blow mold machinery, training other operators, performing basic maintenance, leading quality checks, adjusting trimming machines and cooling beds, and managing bag/debag tables with precision. KIK Consumer Products is one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, bringing 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. The company is committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, collaboration, and agility, enabling timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. The position offers a base hourly rate of $24.72 based on skills and experience.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2 or more years of experience operating production equipment within a plastics manufacturing environment, such as blow molding, injection molding, extrusion, or thermoforming required
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, including following written and verbal work instructions
• Demonstrated experience with machine startups, mold changes, and programmable parison head adjustments
• Working knowledge of material compounding, mixing, and grinder operation
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and adapt in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or shift changes as business needs require

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Uniloy blow molding machines preferred
• Prior people leadership or lead operator experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot blow molding equipment, including cold starts, routine production, and issue resolution to minimize downtime and ensure containers meet quality specifications
• Perform daily equipment setups and bottle size changeovers on assigned blow molders and related equipment, including bag/debag tables, cooling beds, and trimmers
• Access, interpret, and adjust Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and machine programming, making profile and parameter changes to maintain quality, efficiency, and consistency
• Conduct routine quality inspections and complete all required production, quality control, and compliance documentation for assigned lines
• Collaborate with production and support teams to optimize process flow, communicate process changes, and assist with training and knowledge transfer as needed
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and troubleshooting while adhering to all safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), company policies, and hazardous materials procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area, ensuring proper handling and disposal of waste materials

Benefits

• competitive salary
• comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• retirement savings options including employer match
• Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED