Lead Blow Mold Operator - 1st Shift

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. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families and the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, 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

We’re seeking an experienced, hands-on Lead Blow Mold Operator on 1st Shift (6:00am – 4:30pm, Monday–Thursday with weekends per business need) to help lead safe, efficient blow molding operations. As a working lead, you’ll serve as a technical resource and first point of support for the team while operating, setting up, and troubleshooting blow molding equipment. You’ll coordinate daily work assignments, support start-ups and changeovers, coach operators, monitor quality and production performance, and partner with Production, Maintenance, and Quality to minimize downtime and keep lines running safely and efficiently. This role is ideal for an experienced blow molding professional who enjoys solving problems, developing others, and driving continuous improvement. This position has an hourly rate of $29.87.

What You’ll Do

• Lead day-to-day blow molding activities for assigned lines or shift, coordinate work assignments and staffing coverage, and serve as the first point of support for operators

• Operate blow molding equipment from cold start through full production; perform machine setups, mold and bottle-size changeovers, shutdowns, and adjustments to machine and process parameters

• Troubleshoot blow molders and auxiliary equipment, identify mechanical or process issues, complete minor adjustments and basic preventive maintenance, and escalate complex repairs to Maintenance as needed

• Monitor production performance, downtime, scrap, and throughput; take timely corrective action and communicate issues, priorities, and shift handoffs to the appropriate teams

• Perform and verify routine quality checks, including bottle weight, appearance, dimensions, color, and other product specifications; adjust machine profiles and process settings to maintain quality standards

• Operate and support auxiliary equipment such as trimmers, leak testers, bag/debag tables, cooling beds, grinders, and related material-handling systems

• Train, coach, and support operators on equipment operation, troubleshooting, safety requirements, quality standards, standard work, and changeover procedures

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), OSHA requirements, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), PPE, hazardous materials procedures, and company safety policies

• Maintain accurate production, downtime, quality, scrap, and compliance documentation and ensure required records are completed for the shift

• Partner with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and other teams to resolve recurring issues, improve equipment reliability, reduce waste, and support continuous improvement initiatives

• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area and ensure proper handling of waste oil, wastewater, regrind, and other materials in accordance with plant procedures

What You’ll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required

• 3 or more years of hands-on blow molding experience in a manufacturing environment; prior lead, senior operator, trainer, or informal leadership experience preferred

• Hands-on experience with machine start-ups, shutdowns, mold changes, bottle-size changeovers, process adjustments, and troubleshooting

• Experience with Uniloy blow molding equipment and programmable parison controls strongly preferred

• Working knowledge of HDPE processing, material compounding and mixing, regrind, grinders, and related auxiliary equipment

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose equipment and process issues and make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment

• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, and provide day-to-day direction to team members while maintaining positive working relationships

• Strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Ability to read and follow work instructions, production specifications, safety procedures, and equipment documentation and to complete required production records

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or manufacturing production systems

• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or alternate shifts as business needs require

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the shift

• Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds

• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and climbing as required in a manufacturing environment

• Ability to work around moving equipment and in an industrial environment while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE)

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.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. This position has an hourly rate of $29.87 per hour. The actual hourly rate may vary based upon several factors including your relevant skills and experience.

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. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, South Africa, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and 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 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 employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or uniformed services status, sexual orientation, gender identity or 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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