Packer ; 1st Shift
Listed on 2026-09-20
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production Associate / Production Line, Packaging Engineer, Material Handler
Location: Westlake
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.
The Packer 1 - 1 st Shift (5:00 am – 1:30 pm – Monday – Friday with some weekends per business need) supports daily operations by packaging finished product accurately and to specification at the end of the production line. This position operates in a chemical manufacturing environment and requires adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), hazardous material handling procedures, and company safety policies.
No prior manufacturing experience is required — training is provided.
This position has a base starting hourly rate of $22.00 per hour. Shift differentials apply in addition to the base rate: $0.50 per hour for second shift and $1.00 per hour for third shift. Packers are trained up to the Packer 2 level within six months, which carries a base rate of 23.00 per hour.
What You’ll Do- Package pool chemical products into containers, pails, buckets, bags, cartons, and other approved packaging materials
- Inspect products and packaging components for quality, accuracy, and defects before and during packaging operations
- Apply labels, lot codes, date codes, and regulatory markings according to product specifications
- Verify correct product, packaging materials, and quantities are used for each production run
- Operate packaging equipment, conveyors, palletizers, shrink-wrap machines, labelers, and related equipment as trained
- Monitor packaging lines for proper operation and report equipment malfunctions to supervisors or maintenance personnel
- Stack, wrap, and prepare finished goods for warehouse storage or shipment
- Complete production, quality, and inventory documentation accurately and in a timely manner
- Perform line clearances and housekeeping activities to maintain a clean and organized work area
- Follow all safety procedures regarding hazardous chemicals, personal protective equipment (PPE), lockout/tagout, and emergency response
- Participate in inventory counts and material reconciliation activities as assigned.
- Assist with changeovers, setup, and cleaning of packaging equipment
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency
- Performs other duties and assignments as directed by supervisor
- Assist other Dry B Operators as needed
- High school diploma or GED required.
- No minimum years of experience required. We train.
- Manufacturing, packaging, warehouse, or production experience (Preferred).
- Chemical manufacturing experience (Preferred).
- Prior work in a role with a production target or throughput standard (Preferred).
- Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and respond to call-outs as required to support continuous manufacturing operations.
- Ability to safely wear required personal protective equipment for extended periods.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations and complete production records.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, established procedures, work rules, and company standards.
- Strong attention to detail and quality.
- Ability to work safely around…
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