Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

KIK Consumer Products • Houston, TX

8h • $21 • 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 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 Join our team as an experienced Forklift Operator managing production. In this role, the Forklift Operator safely operates forklifts and material-handling equipment while supporting daily production needs. Responsibilities would include performing inventory tasks, loading and receiving materials, moving products in and out of racking, completing Hazmat-compliant documentation, and using the plant’s warehouse management system/RFID. The operator also performs packing and quality checks, hand-stacks pallets as needed, maintains a clean and safe work area, and follows all GMPs, SOPs, safety standards and plant policies, along with any other duties assigned. This is a 2nd shift position, with shift hours being Monday-Friday 3:30pm-12:00am and overtime on Saturdays as required. The pay rate for this role is $20.60 per hour.

Requirements

• 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 of time.
• Able to stand, sit, lift, bend, crouch, reach and climb consistently for twelve hours.
• Able to grasp and manipulate a variety of packaging components (i.e. sprayers, bottles, caps)
• Must be able to work in accordance with Health and Safety and GMP regulations.
• Must be able to lift 45lbs. from floor occasionally.
• Must be able to safely operate the forklift around co-workers, other forklifts, and mechanical and electrical equipment for up to 12 hours.
• Working in non-temperature-controlled environment, including high temperatures and humidity for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work overtime where necessary.

Responsibilities

• Safely Operate Forklift and material handling equipment.
• Perform inventory functions including but not exclusive to: Cycle counts, physical inventory, product checks.
• Load and receive materials from trailers.
• Load, store, move materials in and out of racking
• Perform loading documentation process 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 the smooth operation of the facility
• Be responsible for the final quality of every unit that is placed into a customer’s shipper. If unsure of the quality standard required, there is a responsibility to check with the Team Leader before packing questionable product.
• Be responsible for safety and housekeeping in the immediate work area. Help to clean and report any unsafe conditions to your Team Leader or Supervisor.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, Safety Standards, and follow all plant policies and procedures.
• Possibility of working around high noise levels, depending on location.
• Constant interaction with a variety of chemicals and chemical products.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match.
• KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees