Machine Operator 1st Shift

KIK Consumer • Salem, VA

257d

About The Position

We are KIK! We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America's largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 20 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Europe, Asia, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. We are known by our portfolio of over 40 brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals, and Prestone® and Holts® automotive performance chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America for store-brand (“private label”) bleach and a leading private label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general purpose cleaning and other home care products. Our global team of over 2,500 employees drive our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics. Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of “One KIK” values - a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never promising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

Requirements

• 1-2 years' experience as a Machine operator in the packaging industry.
• Production knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for effective manufacturing preferred.
• Must be able to verbally communicate, read and write in English.
• Basic mathematics skills required.
• Must be able to take direction and work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Operate various high speed liquid filling machinery including but not limited to fillers, labelers, cappers, palletizers, depalletizes case erectors, and heat induction sealers case erectors, etc.
• Examine and act on production orders to determine quantities to be manufactured, job specifications and or special instructions.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Maintain quality standards.
• Conduct basic troubleshooting on the assigned equipment and perform minor equipment adjustments and changeovers.
• Follow Safety /GMP guidelines.
• Comply with PPE, Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, Safety Standards, and follow all plant policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Very competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings options including employer match.
• Education Assistance to encourage continued personal development and growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed