Forklift Operator -2nd Shift Position Available In Polk, Florida

Forklift Operator -2nd Shift
Auburndale, FL, United States

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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 aremitted 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
At KIK, we are seeking an experienced Forklift Driver to join our 2nd Shift (Monday – Friday ) (1:00 PM – 9:30 PM) team. Their responsibilities will include safe operation of forklifts and material handling equipment, performing inventory functions, loading and receiving materials, using warehouse management systems, conducting packing/quality checks, and ensuring final product quality. This person should ad to safety standards, maintain a clean work area, and actively participate in Continuous Improvement activities. Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and plant policies is essential. This position has an hourly rate of $21.00 with a .50 shift differential, in addition to a quarterly incentive bonus.
What You’ll Be Doing
Perform any of the following activities at various levels of speed as directed by the Team Leader
Safely Operate Forklift and material handling equipment
Perform inventory functions including but not exclusive to: Cycle counts, physical inventory, product checks
Load and receive materials from trailers
Load, store, move materials in and out of racking
Perform loading documentation process in accordance with Hazmat rules
Operate and use plant’s warehouse management system/RFID
Perform packing/quality checks and documentation as required
Hand stack palletized product 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, t is a responsibility to check with the Team Leader before packing questionable product
Be responsible for the safety and housekeeping in the immediate work area. 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
Minimum of high school diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum of 2 years forklift experience
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 packagingponents (ie. sprayers, bottles, caps)
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 lift 45lbs. from floor to shoulder level
Must be able to work overtime w necessary
Must be able to safely operate the forklift around co-workers, other forklifts, and mechanical and electrical equipment for up to 12 hours
Possibility of working around unpleasant odors
Working in 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
We understandpensation 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, 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,pliance, distribution, and logistics.
Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of “One KIK” values – a dedication to following through onmitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while neverpromising 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 alsomitted to providing reasonable amodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable amodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.