Forklift Operator -1st Shift

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 are seeking a Forklift Operator on 1st shift at our Santa Fe Springs, CA facility with shift hours being Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm PST, with overtime, weekend, or extended shifts as business needs require. This person supports three production lines connected by conveyors – unloading trailers, supplying the lines, and staging inventory to warehouse standards – and works alongside the production operator to bring in materials, review quality documentation, and verify that quantities are scanned correctly against the work order. Reporting to the Team Leader, the Forklift Operator helps keep product flowing safely and accurately through the facility and is accountable for the quality of every unit placed into a customer's shipper.

The pay for this role is $22.28 per hour. This position is a union position with Teamsters Local 986.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Safely operate forklift and material handling equipment.
• Supply production lines and stage inventory according to warehouse standards.
• Bring in materials, review quality documentation, and verify that production quantities are scanned correctly against the work order, correcting discrepancies before the end of the shift.
• Perform inventory functions including but not exclusive to cycle counts, physical inventory, and product checks.
• Load and receive materials from trailers.
• Load, store, and move materials in and out of racking.
• Perform the loading documentation process in accordance with Hazmat rules.
• Operate and use the plant's warehouse management system/RFID.
• Perform packing/quality checks and documentation as required.
• Hand stack palletized product and perform rework during production downtime 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, 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.
• Other related duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• 2 or more years of forklift experience required; (5 or more years preferred)
• Experience on any forklift type (sit-down, stand-up, or reach); cross-training on other equipment types provided on the job
• RF scanner experience preferred
• Must be able to safely operate the forklift around co-workers, other forklifts, and mechanical and electrical equipment for up to 12 hours
• 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 lift 45 lbs. from floor to shoulder level
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Must be able to work in accordance with Health and Safety and GMP regulations
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, or extended shifts where necessary
• Possibility of working around unpleasant odors
• Working in a non-temperature-controlled environment, including high temperatures and humidity for extended periods of time
• Possibility of working around high noise levels, depending on location
• Constant interaction with a variety of chemicals and chemical products

What You Will Get

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.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. This position has a base hourly rate of $22.28 per hour. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location. This position is a union position with Teamsters Local 986.

About KIK

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize and protect their homes and pools. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America of 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 2,300 employees drives 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 compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.

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