Blow Mold Operator 2 - 3rd Shift

About the role

We're looking for an experienced and safety-focused Blow Mold Operator to join our 3rd Shift team (Monday- Friday 9:00pm-5:30am with weekends per business need). You'll oversee daily blow molding operations, drive quality, efficiency, and team performance, and ensure all equipment runs smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot blow molding equipment, including cold starts, routine production, and issue resolution to minimize downtime and ensure containers meet quality specifications
• Perform daily equipment setups and bottle size changeovers on assigned blow molders and related equipment, including bag/debag tables, cooling beds, and trimmers
• Access, interpret, and adjust Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and machine programming, making profile and parameter changes to maintain quality, efficiency, and consistency
• Conduct routine quality inspections and complete all required production, quality control, and compliance documentation for assigned lines
• Collaborate with production and support teams to optimize process flow, communicate process changes, and assist with training and knowledge transfer as needed
• Perform basic preventive maintenance and troubleshooting while adhering to all safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), company policies, and hazardous materials procedures
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area, ensuring proper handling and disposal of waste materials

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 or more years of experience operating production equipment within a plastics manufacturing environment, such as blow molding, injection molding, extrusion, or thermoforming
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, including following written and verbal work instructions
• Experience with Uniloy blow molding machines preferred
• Prior people leadership or lead operator experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience with machine startups, mold changes, and programmable parison head adjustments
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and adapt in a fast-paced production environment
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or shift changes as business needs require

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for up to 12 hours per shift
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
• Frequent bending, twisting, and climbing
• Required use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

What You Will Get

• 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 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, South Africa, 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 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.

Benefits

• Health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement savings options including employer match
• Education Assistance

Pay

Base hourly rate of $25.00 based on skills and experience + $1 shift differential working 3rd shift.

Schedule

3rd Shift (Monday- Friday 9:00pm-5:30am with weekends per business need).