Rover Operator (1st Shift)

About the role

The Rover Operator oversees daily operation of high-speed tablet press equipment and associated production activities for tablet production lines, ensuring operational efficiency to support production objectives. This role is a relief position that operates within a chemical manufacturing environment and requires strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), hazardous material handling requirements, and company health, safety, and environmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Support the daily operation of high-speed tablet press equipment and associated production systems to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations.
• Support production activities and provide guidance, training, and support to operators to achieve production, quality, and safety objectives.
• Review and interpret production schedules, batch records, and work orders to ensure production requirements, specifications, and deadlines are met.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure proper handling, storage, recycling, and reintroduction of materials into the manufacturing process.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to resolve equipment issues, quality concerns, and process deviations.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and operational rounds, documenting process parameters and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Perform equipment setup, changeovers, troubleshooting, and minor maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
• Ensure accurate completion of production documentation, batch records, quality records, equipment logs, and operational reports.
• Prepare equipment for maintenance activities by performing decontamination, lockout/tagout, and equipment isolation procedures as required.
• Respond appropriately to equipment malfunctions, process upsets, power outages, spills, and emergency situations, including the use of emergency response equipment when required.
• Support a high-volume manufacturing operation through flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends, overtime, and on-call responsibilities as needed.
• Support operational excellence through coaching, problem-solving, and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent required.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, or production environments preferred.
• Experience within a chemical manufacturing setting considered an asset.
• Ability to wear respiratory protective equipment for extended periods of time, while operating a forklift.
• Ability to speak and comprehend verbal instruction with a respirator in order to effectively communicate with coworkers as well as monitoring equipment.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and respond to call-outs as required to support continuous manufacturing operations.
• Must be able to wear SCBA gear during emergency situations.
• Requires good communications skills and the ability to function in a team environment.
• The ability to follow oral or written instructions, set procedures, work rules and standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during scheduled shifts.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, climb stairs, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, humidity levels, and manufacturing environments.

Skills

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow oral or written instructions, set procedures, work rules and standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

Pay

The actual rate may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location. The base starting hourly rate is $24.50 per hour.

Schedule

This position has a base starting hourly rate of $24.50 per hour. The actual rate may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.