Blow Mold Operator

KIK Consumer Products•Auburndale, FL

2d•$25 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

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’re seeking an experienced and safety-focused Blow Mold Operator to oversee daily blow molding operations and support quality, efficiency, and team performance. This hands-on role is responsible for operating and maintaining blow mold machinery, training operators, performing basic maintenance, completing quality checks, and making adjustments to trimming machines, cooling beds, and bag/debag tables. We currently have openings on 1st shift (Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–1:30 PM) and 2nd shift (Monday–Friday, 1:00 PM–9:30 PM), with weekends as needed based on business needs. The pay range is $25.00–$32.00/hour based on skills and experience, plus a $1.00/hour differential for 2nd shift, and the position is located in Auburndale, FL 33823.

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
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