Clerk - Production-Chemaid Compounding/Production Day Hourly Indirect

About the role

KDC is a network of best-in-class custom formulators and manufacturers of color cosmetics, skincare, haircare, bath & body, fragrance, deodorant, home, health, industrial, and auto care products. KDC delivers high-touch innovation, operational excellence, and speed to market to well-known and emerging beauty, personal, and specialty companies from coast to coast. KDC has its head office in Longueuil, Québec, and operates 10 facilities throughout North America, employing nearly 4,800 people.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) and all Company SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
• Record all production-related activities on production work orders, including bulk transfers, pallet counts, and labor distribution.
• Verify all carton labels and prepare and issue labels as required.
• Verify that the correct bulk has been placed by the correct assembly line.
• Record any unused bulk being returned to inventory on Bulk Product Inventory (BPI) sheets.
• Consolidate and record all data on production work orders at the end of each shift.
• Close out completed orders on the computer system.
• Determine pallet patterns for all finished goods, adhering to customer requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

• Basic mathematical skills, including knowledge of metric conversions.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Ability to interact effectively with all related production and quality control departments.
• Detail-oriented with impeccable organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and self-motivate.
• Effective communication using basic English verbal and written skills.
• Strong time management: ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong team player with commitment to company values.
• Bilingual (English and French) required.
• Basic working knowledge and understanding of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.

Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear.
• Specific vision requirements for the use of computer monitors include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• The employee may occasionally be required to lift and/or manually move up to 25 lbs.

The employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time (heat and cold associated with dock doors being open). The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.

Education / Training

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment of cosmetics/personal care products preferred; relevant experience will be considered.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Paid vacation time, paid sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Performance-based annual bonus eligibility.