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Blow Mold Operator - 2nd Shift

KIK Consumer Products · Salem, VA · 1 wk ago
ManagementFull-time

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and safety-focused Blow Mold Operator on 2nd Shift 4:00 pm – 2:30 am (Monday - Thursday with Fridays and weekends based on business need).

Responsibilities

  • Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot blow molding machines to ensure safe, efficient production
  • Start up equipment from cold conditions through full production, ensuring containers meet all quality specifications
  • Access and interpret Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) programming, making adjustments as needed to optimize performance
  • Perform daily equipment setups and bottle size changeovers across assigned lines
  • Conduct routine quality checks, adjust machine profiles, and document all changes accurately
  • Maintain daily production and quality control records for assigned equipment
  • Cook up process operations to maximize efficiency and communicate effectively with production and support teams
  • Stay current on process changes and procedures by reviewing logs, special instructions, and posted communications
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with housekeeping standards

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience operating blow molding or injection molding equipment in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, including following written and verbal work instructions
  • Experience with Uniloy machines preferred
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
  • Strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement
  • Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or shift changes as business needs require
  • 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)

Qualifications

  • 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)

Skills

  • Basic mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
  • Strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement
  • Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or shift changes as business needs require

Benefits

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.

Pay

Competitive salary

Schedule

2nd Shift 4:00 pm – 2:30 am (Monday - Thursday with Fridays and weekends based on business need)

Company Information

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.

About KIK

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity 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 or uniformed services status, sexual orientation, gender identity or 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.

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