Maintenance Mechanic - Alsip, IL / Night shift (Sun - Thurs, 11:30pm - 8:00am)

We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes, Pools, and Cars.

When you join KIK Consumer Products, you’re joining a team who 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, the cleanliness of their homes and pools, and the life of their automobiles. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, empowerment, 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 Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for ensuring machinery and equipment is operating properly. Primary responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance on various devices and perform troubleshooting and repairs.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Troubleshooting problems and performing repairs on equipment as needed.

• Discusses difficulties in operating equipment with machine operators to isolate problems, and then troubleshoots machine to determine cause and repairs required.

• Must be able to read and follow directions as found in technical manuals as well as be able to document changes they are involved in. so as to refer back to the notes and records a thereby gain understanding as to how to set up lines an adjust machines and conveyors as needed.

• Performs necessary repairs on equipment to keep it in efficient operating order.

• Must be able to perform major mechanical overhauls of various types of manufacturing equipment.

• Maintain a preventative maintenance schedule for inspecting, servicing and testing machinery.

• Assists in determining required design modifications and makes approved modifications to equipment.

• Performs tasks in accordance with approved procedures and following all safety procedures and good manufacturing processes (GMP).

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum 4 years mechanical experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment

• Good working knowledge and experience with preventative maintenance programs

• Strong working knowledge of QS9000, ISO 14001 and EPA regulations

• Working knowledge of computerized maintenance management software’s an asset

• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety and Lockout Procedures

• Experience with integrated/computerized manufacturing systems. JDE experience is preferred.

• Possess strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment performing various tasks simultaneously

• Must pay attention to details with a customer service attitude

• Strong team player with excellent problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and to interact effectively with all levels of the organization

• Proficient with Microsoft applications – strong understanding of excel

• Excellent organizational, analytical, investigation, problem solving, communication skills and be a team player.

• Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing or 5S experience preferred

• Detail oriented with demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, complexity and work within a fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Working Conditions: The production facility is within an indoor/outdoor, industrial environment and is not climate controlled. Will regularly enter areas that require the use of stairs or ladders, respirator protection, and enter closely confined spaces. Facility operations 24/5.

• Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time), and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Climbing. Balancing. Stooping. Kneeling. Crouching. Crawling. Reaching. Handling. Feeling. Seeing. Hearing.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

About 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.

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, 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.