Forklift Operator

We create products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes and pools. When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team that cares about the work we do and also about each other.

About the role

We are seeking an entry-level material handling professional to safely move raw materials, packaging, and finished goods throughout the facility to support production and shipping operations. You will operate forklifts and other material handling equipment, complete basic inventory transactions, and help maintain a safe, organized warehouse. Success in this role requires a commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and following established procedures in a fast-paced manufacturing environment operating under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Schedule: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with weekends as business needs require.

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

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

Pay

This position has an hourly rate of $20.60 per hour. The actual hourly rate may vary based upon several factors including your relevant skills and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement savings options including employer match
• Education Assistance to encourage continued personal development and growth

About KIK

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes and pools. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities and global operations in Canada, Europe, South Africa, and Australia. Our portfolio includes notable brands such as Spic and Span®, 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 capabilities in product development, formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics. Our organization is driven by a set of “One KIK” values—dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.