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

At KIK the Quality Assurance Technician 3rd Shift will work Monday – Friday with occasional overtime as required (9:00 pm - 5:30 am). They will ensure production excellence through line parameter reviews, meticulous sample testing, great collaboration and communication skills in an industrial environment. The candidate will coordinate testing, maintain lab cleanliness, document procedures, and handle instrument calibration. Join us for a rewarding career where accountability, flexibility and working with a detail-oriented sense of urgency matters. This position has an hourly rate starting at $21.00 in addition to a .50 shift differential as well as a quarterly incentive bonus.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Perform and complete analytical methods in accordance with company procedures and project guidelines, ensuring timely and accurate results. Communicate findings, conclusions, and recommendations both verbally and through formal reports.
Safely execute detailed chemical and analytical procedures, document observations, and record test data in spreadsheets and lab notebooks. Conduct simple equipment calibrations and summarize results for easy interpretation.
Manage product testing documentation, handle non-compliant product investigations, and perform root cause analysis.
Prepare and maintain departmental documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), product technical specifications, and project reports. Assist in the development of innovative test methods to evaluate the quality and performance of new products.
Collaborate effectively within the team, demonstrating strong communication skills and maintaining a flexible, positive work attitude.
Ensure all development activities comply with safety, health, environmental, and regulatory standards in partnership with the Regulatory Manager.
Lead initiatives to enhance safety, housekeeping standards, and overall laboratory practices.
Test raw materials and finished products for physical and chemical properties to ensure adherence to quality specifications.
Oversee and manage the First Sample Retention Program to ensure quality control standards are met.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment, ensuring that all activities are risk-assessed and properly documented.

What You’ll Bring:

Associates Degree with college chemistry background (Preferred) High school diploma or equivalent, with strong mathematical and problem-solving skills (Required)
1 or more years of hands-on experience with a Technical quality background and/or experience in quality systems, checks and roles.
Ability to read and understand technical documents and perform wet chemical testing and analysis.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Capability to work in an industrial environment with exposure to strong fumes.
Physical ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs (with assistance), and perform tasks that may require sitting, climbing stairs or ladders.
Excellent documentation skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
Commitment to working safely and following established procedures.

What You Will Get

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

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 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America of 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 2,300 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 / Affirmative Action 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 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.

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You should be proficient in:

Quality Inspection Experience
Quality Control Data Analysis