Blow Mold Utility Technician

We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes, Pools, and Cars.

When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team who cares about the work we do and also about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families, the cleanliness of their homes and pools, and the life of their automobiles. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, empowerment, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life .

Your Role at KIK

Join our team as a Blow Mold Utility Technician 1st Shift (6:00am-4:30pm) , playing a key role in our plastic bottle manufacturing process. As a Blow Mold Utility Technician, you will contribute to the efficiency and quality of our production. Responsibilities include operating and troubleshooting blow mold machines, ensuring quality specifications are met, and maintaining a clean work area. If you possess mechanical skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety, apply now to become an integral part of our team. This position has an hourly rate of $18.00 , in addition to an annual incentive bonus.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lift and carry bundles of corrugated bulk containers filled with plastic bottles, assembling them into box groups and wrapping them with twine

• Check plastic bottles for defects and pack defect-free bottles into boxes

• Insert spouts into designated bottles, remove handles and tails from specific bottles, and place them in a container for grinding

• Monitor automated machines to prevent jams

• Report any defective bottles or machine malfunctions to the supervisor

• Keep conveyor belts clear of bottles

• Operate a bagger machine as needed

• Notify appropriate personnel when additional raw materials are required

• Track and record the production of bottles for each shift

• Mark boxes or bags with the date and shift using a designated color marker for each shift

• Assist in department inventory and perform basic record-keeping duties

What You’ll Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Mechanical skills and ability to follow detailed instructions

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with blow mold machines

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written

• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced environment

• Flexibility to work overtime when needed

Join us and be a part of a team committed to excellence and innovation!

What You Will Get

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.

About KIK

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 20 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Europe, Asia, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. We are known by our portfolio of over 40 brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals, and Prestone® and Holts® automotive performance chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America for store-brand (“private label”) 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 2,500 employees drive our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of “One KIK” values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.

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