Dry B Operator

Dry B Operator

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

The Dry “B” Operator is responsible for the transfer and compaction of dry product. The duties include, but are not limited to, the safe and efficient operation of the plant and all associated equipment. 

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operator monitors all equipment and machine centers in the field for proper performance by making designated rounds and readings.
• You will respond to the needs of the equipment as directed by the Control Room “B” Operator.
• In your role, you will be responsible for dumping and blending the correct product agents based on specification, monitoring the filling stations, monitors the flow as well as product level in the tote bins, then places the product on a loading station, using forklift. Excessive product must be placed in either tote bins or super sacks and reworked into process.
• Records correct daily production numbers on morning report.
• Prepares equipment for maintenance, deconning and deenergizing.  (Deconning sometimes requires hours of shoveling product from equipment and floor surfaces to properly decon the equipment.)
• Responds to plant emergencies – decomposition of product, power failures, spills, fires, explosions, and any other related emergency situations. During emergency situations it may be necessary for the “B” operator to don a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).
• Collects and analyzes process samples.
• Maintains housekeeping duties in assigned zones and conducts safety inspections.
• Recycles drums of recyclable material as required.
• Participate in all aspects of the safety program including safety meeting attendance and participation.
• Operates a fork lift to move and/or re-locate material or equipment.
• The Dry “B” operator is responsible for processing all blends in the designated packaging or drum.  Operator is responsible for reworking recycled product back into the correct mix if product is not in specification. 
• Upon completion of drum or package the Dry “B” operator must place the correct identification labels, assign lot numbers and a sample taken for QAQC certification on the package daily. 
• Daily/shift production must be transported by forklift to 24 hour storage.
• Responsible for filing all inventory tags in the designed file in numerical order and complete the required production reports for inventory control reporting.
• Performs other duties and assignments as directed by supervisor.
• Assist other operators or co-workers as needed.

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma and/or completed a process technology degree and/or 3 years of previous operator experience. Preferred 3 months of forklift experience.
• Ability to wear respiratory protective equipment for extended periods of time, while operating a forklift.
• Ability to speak and comprehend verbal instruction with respirator on in order to effectively communicate with coworkers as well as monitoring equipment.
• Must be able to wear SCBA gear during emergency situations.
• Ability to ascend stairs up to 80’ in height.
• Ability to perform shift work with some overtime and call-outs.
• Requires good communications skills and the ability to function in a team environment.
• The ability to follow oral or written instructions, set procedures, work rules and standards.
• Pass physical & drug test.

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.

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 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.