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KIK Consumer Products Filling Line Lead- 2nd Shift in Salem, Virginia
Filling Lead- 2nd Shift (4:00 p.m. - 2:30 a.m.)
We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes, Pools, and Cars.
When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team who 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, the cleanliness of their homes and pools, and the life of their automobiles. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, empowerment, 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
Join our team as a Filling Lead to join our team for 1st Shift! As the Filling Lead, you will oversee the filling operations, ensuring smooth production and adherence to quality standards. Responsibilities include coordinating with team members, monitoring equipment performance, conducting quality checks, and overseeing shift activities. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in filling operations and demonstrated leadership skills. Join us and be a key part of our production team! This position has a base salary range of $23.00/hr. 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
Operate various packaging machinery and ensure smooth production
Coordinate with supervisors to meet production schedules
Ensure product quality by conducting pre-line startup checks
Monitor and ensure adherence to break schedules for line personnel
Stage raw materials for packaging operations
Troubleshoot equipment issues and perform basic maintenance
Conduct equipment changeovers and startup/shutdown procedures
Perform quality checks and record equipment downtime
Clean and maintain equipment and work area
Participate in safety meetings and follow safety protocols
Address safety violations and maintain professional communication
Adhere to company policies and maintain tool inventory
What You’ll Bring
High school diploma or equivalent required
2-3 years of experience as a Machine/Filler Operator in packaging
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control preferred
Proficiency in verbal and written English communication
Basic mathematics skills required
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Capacity to stand for long periods
Capability to lift, twist, and carry up to 50 lbs.
Adaptability to work in various temperature environments
Willingness to wear protective equipment such as a full-face respirator
Compliance with Health and Safety and GMP regulations
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.
About 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 compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.
KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of 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 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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