What are the responsibilities and job description for the Filling Lead position at KIK Consumer Products?
Filling Lead
We are 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.
Essential Job Functions
• Possess the necessary skills to operate or be trained to operate various packaging machinery including but not limited to labelers, fillers, cappers, palletizers, case erectors, heat induction sealers, etc.
• Coordinate with supervisor and processor to ensure schedule conformance
• Ensure QC has a product sample, and that product is approved prior to line start-up
• Ensure all line personnel break scheduled is completed.
• Ensure raw materials (corrugate, caps, hot melt, bottles, and labels) are staged online.
• Ensure bottle and case coder has proper customer description Julian date, and time
• Perform basic troubleshooting on the assigned equipment.
• Perform packaging equipment size changeovers on assigned equipment.
• Perform start-up / shutdown procedures on assigned packaging equipment
• Perform wash down procedures on assigned packaging equipment
• Record equipment downtime and associated root cause on assigned equipment
• Perform finished product and finished case on-the-line quality checks per KIK Manufacturing
• Perform clean-up duties throughout the shift and post shift.
• Attend required safety meetings and participated in safety related programs when needed.
• Perform other duties assigned as required.
• Correct safety violations and write work orders.
• Communicate and act professionally at all times and follow and support company policies.
• Maintain tools that are provided to you by company and bring to the line daily.
The above statement describes the general nature and level off work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
Qualifications
• 2-3 years’ experience as a Machine/ Filler Operator in the packaging industry.
• Production knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for effective manufacturing preferred.
• Must be able to verbally communicate, read and write in English.
• Basic mathematics skills required.
• Must be able to take direction and work unsupervised
• Long periods of standing is a requirement of the position.
• Lifting, twisting, carrying up to 45 lbs. is a requirement of the position.
• Repetitive motion work involving fingers, hands, wrists, arms and shoulders.
• Working in non-temperature and temperature-controlled environments.
• Possibility of working around high noise levels, depending on location.
• Be able to wear full face respirator as necessary.
• Must be able to work in accordance with Health and Safety and GMP regulations.
• Must be able to work overtime where necessary.
A Career with KIK Offers:
KIK offers very 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.
Thank you for your interest and consideration of a position with KIK Consumer Products.
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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.