Palletizer - 1st Shift

KIK Consumer Products • Mars, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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

As a Palletizer Operator, you will operate and monitor palletizing and
shrink-wrap machines, ensure product quality, and report equipment issues.
You’ll handle tasks like lifting and stacking products, repackaging when needed,
and assisting with inventory and record-keeping in a fast-paced, team-oriented
environment. This is a 1st shift position (Monday-Thursday 7:00 AM-5:00PM and
6:00 AM-3:00 PM on Fridays); OT required, as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Commitment to safety and adherence to regulations
• Comfortable standing for long periods
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Comfortable working in a high-speed manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

• Machine-operating or manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Sets up palletizing equipment according to the production schedule
• Monitors palletizing equipment to ensure quality control and recognizes any malfunctions with the equipment. Reports all malfunctions to maintenance and/or supervisor to resolve the problem
• Immediately reports any packaging errors to the Filling Department.
• Coordinates with the forklift operators to make sure appropriate pallets are being used for various products
• Responsible for loading the shrink wrap machines appropriately according to customers’ specifications
• Lifts, moves, carries, and stacks cases of finished product as needed
• Operates any of the following equipment as needed; Palletizers and Shrink Wrap Machines
• Ensures product meets quality control standards. Repackages damaged product to return it to market condition
• Assists in department inventory and performs basic record-keeping duties, as needed

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: High school or GED