KIK Consumer Products We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes and PoolsWhen 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 KIKWe're seeking an experienced and safety-focused Blow Mold Operator to oversee daily blow molding operations and support quality, efficiency, and team performance. This hands-on role is responsible for operating and maintaining blow mold machinery, training operators, performing basic maintenance, completing quality checks, and making adjustments to trimming machines, cooling beds, and bag/debag tables. We currently have openings on 1st shift (MondayFriday, 5:00 AM1:30 PM) and 2nd shift (MondayFriday, 1:00 PM9:30 PM), with weekends as needed based on business needs. The pay range is $25.00$32.00/hour based on skills and experience, plus a $1.00/hour differential for 2nd shift, and the position is located in Auburndale, FL 33823.
What You'll Do:- Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot blow molding equipment, including cold starts, routine production, and issue resolution to minimize downtime and ensure containers meet quality specifications
- Perform daily equipment setups and bottle size changeovers on assigned blow molders and related equipment, including bag/debag tables, cooling beds, and trimmers
- Access, interpret, and adjust Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and machine programming, making profile and parameter changes to maintain quality, efficiency, and consistency
- Conduct routine quality inspections and complete all required production, quality control, and compliance documentation for assigned lines
- Collaborate with production and support teams to optimize process flow, communicate process changes, and assist with training and knowledge transfer as needed
- Perform basic preventive maintenance and troubleshooting while adhering to all safety requirements, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), company policies, and hazardous materials procedures
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area, ensuring proper handling and disposal of waste materials
- What You'll BringHigh School Diploma or GED required2+ or more years of experience operating production equipment within a plastics manufacturing environment, such as blow molding, injection molding, extrusion, or thermoforming
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, including following written and verbal work instructions
- Experience with Uniloy blow molding machines preferred
- Prior people leadership or lead operator experience preferred
- Demonstrated experience with machine startups, mold changes, and programmable parison head adjustments
- Working knowledge of material compounding, mixing, and grinder operation
- Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and adapt in a fast-paced production environment
- Strong commitment to safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement
- Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or shift changes as business needs require
Physical Requirements:- Ability to stand for up to 12 hours per shift
- Ability to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds
- Frequent bending, twisting, and climbing
- Required use of 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. About KIKWe 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 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.
