Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

About the role

As a Forklift Operator (1st Shift) at KIK Consumer Products, you will safely move raw materials, packaging, and finished goods throughout the facility to support production and shipping operations. This entry‑level material handling position requires a commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) 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 ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb on/off forklifts throughout 10–12 hour shifts.
• Frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Work in a non‑temperature‑controlled manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings options with employer match.
• Education Assistance to support personal development and growth.

Pay

The position offers an hourly rate of $21.63, with the actual rate potentially varying based on relevant skills and experience.

Schedule

1st Shift: 6:00 am – 4:30 pm, Monday – Thursday; 6:00 am – 2:30 pm on Friday. Weekends may be required based on business needs, and overtime is possible.

About KIK

KIK Consumer Products creates trusted brands and products that clean, sanitize, and protect homes and pools. As one of North America’s largest independent consumer‑product manufacturers, KIK operates 16 North American facilities and serves global markets. Notable brands include Spic and Span®, Comet®, Clorox® Pool&Spa™, BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry®.