Lead Machine Operator - 3rd 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

As the Level 3 Lead Machine Operator, you will oversee filling operations during your shift, including line manning and scheduling, and take ownership of day-to-day line execution. You will respond quickly to production disruptions, perform first-line troubleshooting, and partner closely with maintenance to keep equipment running, while upholding strong safety, quality, and GMP standards and keeping accurate production records. The role also supports setup, changeovers, cleaning, and batching processes for the line. This is an opportunity for an experienced operator who is ready to take the next step in leadership while remaining hands-on with production equipment, with direct influence on safety, quality, reliability, and line performance.

Shift: The permanent assignment for this position is 3rd shift, 10:00 p.m. – 6:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays based on business needs. Training lasts approximately 6–8 weeks and takes place on 1st or 2nd shift depending on the line being worked (1st shift: 6:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. or 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; 2nd shift: 4:00 p.m. – 2:30 a.m.). 

The move to 3rd shift is expected to begin in January or February, depending on when the lines return to operation. Candidates must be flexible to work 1st or 2nd shift until then and able to commit to 3rd shift long term.

This position has an hourly rate of $27.63 per hour. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Serve as the Level 3 lead operator overseeing filling operations during the shift, including line manning and scheduling.

• Take ownership of day-to-day line execution and respond quickly to production disruptions.

• Provide day-to-day direction to operators and help keep the shift organized and production moving safely and efficiently.

• Operate, monitor, and adjust filling equipment to meet production targets and quality specifications.

• Identify mechanical needs, perform first-line troubleshooting within the operator’s scope, and escalate maintenance issues appropriately.

• Ensure proper setup, changeovers, and cleaning of the line. 

• Verify product weights, fill levels, and packaging integrity to meet quality standards.

• Maintain strong safety and quality standards, including compliance with GMP and regulatory requirements; recognize unsafe conditions and take the proper corrective action.

• Collaborate with maintenance and line team on repairs and improvements.

• Train and mentor operators on equipment operation and best practices.

• Maintain accurate production records; complete and review production documentation, logs, and reports.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

• Monitor line and team documents on all Quality-related items (Hourly updates on production boards, Component verification to ensure correct product is produced, Bottle and label visual inspection for accurate packaging of product, verifying date code labeling, etc.

• Communicate clearly with operators, supervisors, management, maintenance, and other supporting teams regarding machine problems and quality requirements.

• Support all changeover requirements of commodity products (changing caps, line clearance, assisting mechanics with changeovers)

• Operating a continuous blending / batching process for products for the line. 

• Carefully follow detailed procedures to complete the batching process.

• Perform mathematical skills such as addition, subtraction, and division.

• Safely handle various chemicals used in the batching process.

• Make tank switches and understand & execute the valve change process.

• Complete appropriate paperwork as required.

• Perform quality checks such as titration, filter testing, water hardness testing, and product testing. 

• Follow guidelines for wastewater treatment.

What You’ll Bring

• High school degree or GED equivalent required
• Strong hands-on manufacturing and machine-operation experience
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to recognize unsafe conditions and take the proper corrective action
• Ability to prioritize issues and make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong communication, teamwork, reliability, and attention to quality
• Ability to provide day-to-day direction to operators and support safe execution of the production plan
• Ability to work in fast-paced and always changing environment
• Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Ability to work safely
• Must be able to work in a chemical environment (bleach, ammonia)
• Preferred: Experience with fillers, case packers, cappers, case sealers, palletizers, or labelers
• Preferred: Previous experience as a lead operator or in a similar manufacturing leadership role (2 years leading and/or supervising in a manufacturing warehouse environment is highly preferred)
• Preferred: Experience training or mentoring operators and supporting continuous improvement

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. 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. 

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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