Packer 1 (2nd Shift)

KIK Consumer Products•Westlake, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Packer 1 - 2nd Shift (1:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Monday – Friday with some weekends per business need) supports daily operations by packaging finished product accurately and to specification at the end of the production line. This position operates in a chemical manufacturing environment and requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), hazardous material handling procedures, and company safety policies. No prior manufacturing experience is required — training is provided. This position has a base starting hourly rate of $22.00 per hour. Shift differentials apply in addition to the base rate: $0.50 per hour for second shift and $1.00 per hour for third shift. Packers are trained up to the Packer 2 level within six months, which carries a base rate of 23.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
No minimum years of experience required. We train.
Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and respond to call-outs as required to support continuous manufacturing operations.
Ability to safely wear required personal protective equipment for extended periods.
Ability to perform basic math calculations and complete production records.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, established procedures, work rules, and company standards.
Strong attention to detail and quality.
Ability to work safely around chemicals and manufacturing equipment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including a functional capacity assessment and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, or production experience (Preferred).
Chemical manufacturing experience (Preferred).
Prior work in a role with a production target or throughput standard (Preferred).

Responsibilities

Package pool chemical products into containers, pails, buckets, bags, cartons, and other approved packaging materials
Inspect products and packaging components for quality, accuracy, and defects before and during packaging operations
Apply labels, lot codes, date codes, and regulatory markings according to product specifications
Verify correct product, packaging materials, and quantities are used for each production run
Operate packaging equipment, conveyors, palletizers, shrink-wrap machines, labelers, and related equipment as trained
Monitor packaging lines for proper operation and report equipment malfunctions to supervisors or maintenance personnel
Stack, wrap, and prepare finished goods for warehouse storage or shipment
Complete production, quality, and inventory documentation accurately and in a timely manner
Perform line clearances and housekeeping activities to maintain a clean and organized work area
Follow all safety procedures regarding hazardous chemicals, personal protective equipment (PPE), lockout/tagout, and emergency response
Participate in inventory counts and material reconciliation activities as assigned.
Assist with changeovers, setup, and cleaning of packaging equipment
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency
Performs other duties and assignments as directed by supervisor
Assist other Dry B Operators as needed