Filling Technician (Production) Details

Filling Technician (Production)

KIK Custom Products Inc. - Ludlow, MA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Overview:

We are 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.

SUMMARY: A Production Worker in the Filling Room responsibilities include lifting, moving, and dumping boxes of empty plastic bottles onto the production line. Production Workers will also assemble corrugated cartons into boxes, operate production equipment and re-label product as needed.Essential Job Functions: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform to essential functions.
This is a listing of some of the jobs you will be required to do, other duties may be assigned.

• Lifts and carries bundles of corrugated cartons, plastic bottles, labels, and other raw materials to the production line.
• Loads raw materials onto conveyors keeping the production line full and running.
• Operates the following equipment as needed; case erector, case sealing machine, bagger or debagger.
• Ensures product meets quality standards.
• Re-labels and repackages damaged product to return it to market condition.
• Informs proper personnel when more raw materials are needed.
• Operation of a labeling machine and/or a case packing machine.
• Loading of the labeling machine, which includes putting labels in the correct direction.
• Making sure the glue pots are filled to the proper height.
• Filling out the proper forms for tracking how many cases are ran on the line.
• Keeping track of the waste of labels, bottles, and boxes.
• Strict attention to details such as; correct label on the bottle, bottle markings are correct, box printing matches the label being run, tape, and glue is properly sealing the carton
• Correct box, bottle, and caps are being used.

• Operation of a filling machine.
• Connecting hoses to product lines and return lines.
• Operation of a capping machine and proper running of a cap sealing machine.
• Loading and unloading of a capping machine.
• Washing out the filling machine, which includes all hoses and/or pumps used to run specific products.
• Filling out the proper paperwork.
• Strict attention to details such as; proper fill height, labels and bottle markings are correct, correct cap is on, cap seal is properly adhered, product is the correct color, and bottles are not wet.
• Bringing raw materials to the line.
• This job could also entail some minor maintenance responsibility such as adjustments to the machinery.
• Other duties as required.

RECORD KEEPING DUTIES:

• Keeps track of damaged cartons, bottles, and labels as needed.
• Enters damages on the proper papers.
• Assists in department inventory and performs basic record keeping duties.

Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS):

• High school diploma or (GED)

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

A Career with KIK Offers:

KIK offers very 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.

Thank you for your interest and consideration of a position with KIK Custom Products.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, age, religion, sex, or national origin.