Machine Operator 2
KIK Consumer Products
Your Role at KIK
As a Machine Operator 2, you will operate and monitor equipment to ensure efficient and safe production. You will perform equipment setup, quality checks, and basic troubleshooting to keep the line running smoothly. Success in this role is measured by maintaining product quality, minimizing downtime, and supporting overall production performance.
Responsibilities
What You’ll Do
Essential Job Functions
Machine Operation & Setup: Load flat cardboard blanks into the magazine, start/stop the machine, and adjust settings for different box sizes.
Production Monitoring: Ensure a continuous supply of erected, bottom-sealed cases to prevent downstream packing line bottlenecks.
Quality Control: Inspect boxes to ensure they are properly sealed (glue or tape), correctly squared, and free of defects to maintain stacking strength.
Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Clear machine jams, clean sensors, and perform minor adjustments (e.g., checking belts/chains) to minimize downtime.
Material Handling: Transport raw materials (corrugated stock) to the workstation using equipment like pallet jacks.
Safety Adherence: Follow all company, safety policy.
The above statement describes the general nature and level off 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.
Qualifications
What You'll Bring
- 1-2 years’ experience as a Machine operator in the packaging industry.
- Production knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and other techniques for effective manufacturing preferred.
- Must be able to verbally communicate, read and write in English.
- Basic mathematics skills required.
- Must be able to take direction and work unsupervised
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.
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. This position has a base hourly rate of $22.66. The actual rate may vary based upon several factors including your relevant skills and experience.
About KIK
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.
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