Spotter And Forklift Operator

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.
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.

SUMMARY:

The Spotter/Forklift driver is within our automotive division and is responsible for the safe movement of trailers from dock to lot and lot to warehouse dock. The spotter also utilizes a forklift to load and unload material for customer orders and warehouse storage. The position is for our afternoon shift working 3:30pm till midnight.

Essential Job Functions:

• Safety: Diligently protects the safety of themselves and others; follows all safety regulations and checklists
• Quality: Conducts visual inspections of docks and trailers.
• Loading/Unloading Trailers as directed in support of customer live load shipments and warehouse storage.
• 5S – Housekeeping - Maintain clean, safe, and efficient spotter/work area – dispose of trash in correct disposal methods. Yard and dock areas must remain clean and free of debris.
• Manage yard inventory of trailers needed/spotted in doors for material replenishment to the production lines and for finished goods loading.
• Daily yard inventory taken and reporting of any trailer damage/repairs need to be reported to the supervisor/team lead.
• Fill out spotter log daily
• Follow all shipping safety procedures including trailer inspections and trailer lock out procedures (jacks, chocks, dok lok)
• Recording accurate inventory transactions on RF System as needed
• Work with tuggers to plan changeovers and line pullers for finished goods trailers.
• Flexibility within the department, assist customer loader when live load assistance is needed.
• When not spotting, logging in drivers for live load pickups and assist with customer bar code application.
• Other duties as assigned to support the needs of our internal and external customers

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Valid state issued active driver’s license
• Must have CDL or equivalent spotter driving experience.
• Complete training for forklift license. Preferred 6 months of experience driving a forklift.
• Support plant safety and quality programs through participation and actions
• Alert, conscientious, diligent, responsible and focused.
• Practice good housekeeping and works orderly, systematically
• Understand the need for and accepts change
• Basic proficiency with technology-includes application of bar codes and bar code scanning
• Be familiar with the loading patterns for 48’ and 53’ trailers
• Trained in the operation of Alsip Spotting Tractor
• The ability to spot trailers in dock doors while maintaining plant safety standards. The removal of trailers from dock doors in a safe manner.
• Able to work scheduled overtime or shift changes when required
• Basic math skill set
• Self-Driven with excellent communication skill set (verbal, written, etc.)
• Team building skill set and positive interaction with all levels within the organization and outside vendors/customers
• Ability to complete all job assigned computer software requirements associated with product requirements
• Able to lift up to 60 pounds periodically throughout the manufacturing shift and meet physical requirements of position including lifting, bending, standing for extended periods, reaching with both hands/arms, ability to visually inspect product
• Mechanically inclined to perform minor machine corrections within job responsibilities

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. 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, martial 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.