Clamp Truck Operator - 2nd Shift

About the role

We are seeking a Clamp Truck Operator on 2nd Shift (4:00 pm–2:30 am, Mon–Thu and 2:00 pm–10:30 pm Friday, with weekends as business needs require). This entry‑level material handling role involves safely moving raw materials, packaging, and finished goods throughout the facility to support production and shipping operations. The position operates under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and requires a commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and following established procedures in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to load, unload, transport, and stage raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.
• Load and unload trailers while accurately placing inventory into designated warehouse locations.
• Complete basic inventory transactions using RF scanners or warehouse management systems, including receipts, moves, and cycle counts.
• Perform visual quality inspections of finished goods before shipment, ensuring products, pallets, labels, and packaging meet company and customer standards.
• Re‑stack, wrap, or secure pallets as needed to maintain safe, stable loads and prevent product damage.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection‑ready work area by following 5S, GMP, and housekeeping standards.
• Promptly report safety concerns, damaged product, equipment issues, or near misses.
• Follow all company safety policies, SOPs, GMPs, PPE requirements, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of forklift experience in manufacturing or warehousing preferred.
• Forklift certification or ability to successfully complete company certification upon hire.
• Ability to read shipping documents, labels, and inventory records.
• Strong attention to detail, teamwork, and commitment to safety.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and different work areas as business needs require.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb on/off forklifts throughout 10–12 hour shifts.
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work in a non‑temperature‑controlled manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly salary.
• Health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings options with employer match.
• Education assistance for continued personal development and growth.

Pay

Hourly rate of $21.63 with a $1.00 shift differential for hours worked after 1st shift. The actual hourly rate may vary based upon relevant skills and experience.

Schedule

2nd Shift: 4:00 pm – 2:30 am, Monday – Thursday; 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm Friday; weekends as business needs require.

About KIK

KIK Consumer Products creates the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes and pools. As one of North America’s largest independent consumer‑product manufacturers, KIK operates 16 North American facilities and has a global presence in Canada, Europe, South Africa, and Australia. Notable brands include Spic and Span®, Comet®, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. The company employs over 2,300 people and is guided by “One KIK” values emphasizing customer focus, profit motivation, safety, ethics, and integrity.