Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

About KIK

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes and pools. KIK is one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities and operations globally. The company’s portfolio includes brands such as Spic and Span®, Comet®, Clorox® Pool&Spa™, BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry®.

About the Role

The position is a Forklift Operator on the 2nd shift. The role involves safely moving raw materials, packaging, and finished goods throughout the facility to support production and shipping operations.

Schedule

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

Pay

Hourly rate of $21.63 with a $1.00 shift differential for hours worked after 1st shift.

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; frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work in a non‑temperature‑controlled manufacturing environment while wearing required PPE.

Benefits

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