Rover Operator; 1st Shift

Position: Rover Operator (1st Shift)
Location: Westlake

** Rover Operator*
* 1 st  Shift (5:00am-1:30pm)

** 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*
* The Rover Operator oversees daily operation of high-speed tablet press equipment and associated production activities for tablet production lines, ensuring operational efficiency to support production objectives. This role is a relief position that operates within a chemical manufacturing environment and requires strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), hazardous material handling requirements, and company health, safety, and environmental policies.

** What You'll Do*
* + Support the daily operation of high-speed tablet press equipment and associated production systems to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant manufacturing operations.

+ Support production activities and provide guidance, training, and support to operators to achieve production, quality, and safety objectives.

+ Review and interpret production schedules, batch records, and work orders to ensure production requirements, specifications, and deadlines are met.

+ Monitor equipment performance and product quality, making process adjustments as needed to maintain operational efficiency and product compliance.

+ Perform equipment setup, changeovers, troubleshooting, and minor maintenance activities to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.

+ Ensure accurate completion of production documentation, batch records, quality records, equipment logs, and operational reports.

+ Conduct routine equipment inspections and operational rounds, documenting process parameters and identifying opportunities for improvement.

+ Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and Production teams to resolve equipment issues, quality concerns, and process deviations.

+ Collect and evaluate process samples to ensure compliance with quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.

+ Ensure all product changeovers, cleaning activities, and line clearances are completed in accordance with established procedures.

+ Prepare equipment for maintenance activities by performing decontamination, lockout/tagout, and equipment isolation procedures as required.

+ Maintain housekeeping standards and ensure proper handling, storage, recycling, and reintroduction of materials into the manufacturing process.

+ Promote and enforce compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety regulations, and company policies.

+ Participate in safety programs, training initiatives, audits, and continuous improvement activities to enhance operational performance and workplace safety.

+ Respond appropriately to equipment malfunctions, process upsets, power outages, spills, and emergency situations, including the use of emergency response equipment when required.

+ Serve as a subject matter expert for tablet press operations and support operational excellence through coaching, problem-solving, and process improvement initiatives.

+ Support a high-volume manufacturing operation through flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends, overtime, and on-call responsibilities as needed.

+ Performs other duties and assignments as directed by supervisor

** What You'll Bring*
* + High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent required

+ Previous experience in manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, or production environments preferred

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Experience with in a chemical manufacturing setting considered an asset

+ Ability to wear respiratory protective equipment for extended periods of time, while operating a forklift.

+ Ability to speak and comprehend verbal instruction with a respirator in order to effectively communicate with coworkers as well as monitoring equipment.

+ Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and respond to call-outs as required to support continuous manufacturing operations.

+ Must be able to wear SCBA gear during emergency situations.

+ Requires good communications skills and the ability to function in a team environment.

+ The ability to follow oral or written instructions, set procedures, work rules and standards.

+ Must successfully pass all pre-employment requirements, including a physical examination, functional capacity assessment, and drug screening

** Physical Requirements*
* + Ability to…