What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yard Jockey CDL - 3rd Shift position at KIK Consumer Products?
Job Description
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
This role is a critical part of keeping production moving smoothly at our Auburndale facility. The CDL Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently managing trailer movements within the yard, ensuring production lines are serviced on time and materials are positioned at the correct dock doors. Operating a yard mule and, when needed, forklifts or other material-handling equipment, this position directly supports plant operations, safety, and productivity. Success in this role is measured by safe driving practices, accurate equipment inspections, timely trailer placement, and strong communication with production and logistics teams to minimize downtime and maintain operational flow.
The schedule for this role is Monday -Friday from 9:00pm-5:30am with occasional Saturdays. During the first 30 days this role will train on 1st shift, Monday-Friday 5:00am-1:30pm. The pay rate is $26.00 per hour plus a $1.00 shift differential when working 3rd shift.
What You’ll Be Doing
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 and pools. 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 accommodation for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require 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.
Privacy Policy: https://www.kikcorp.com/privacy-policy-applicant
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
This role is a critical part of keeping production moving smoothly at our Auburndale facility. The CDL Driver is responsible for safely and efficiently managing trailer movements within the yard, ensuring production lines are serviced on time and materials are positioned at the correct dock doors. Operating a yard mule and, when needed, forklifts or other material-handling equipment, this position directly supports plant operations, safety, and productivity. Success in this role is measured by safe driving practices, accurate equipment inspections, timely trailer placement, and strong communication with production and logistics teams to minimize downtime and maintain operational flow.
The schedule for this role is Monday -Friday from 9:00pm-5:30am with occasional Saturdays. During the first 30 days this role will train on 1st shift, Monday-Friday 5:00am-1:30pm. The pay rate is $26.00 per hour plus a $1.00 shift differential when working 3rd shift.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Anticipate the needs of the production line and service them accordingly via trailer movements to required dock door.
- Manage the trailer movement within the KIK Facility via a Yard Mule (Tractor trailer)
- Perform tractor inspections and preventative maintenance before, during and after trips. Maintain accurate records.
- When directed, operate a forklift truck as necessary.
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Valid Driver license (clean MVR) and medical card required.
- A minimum of 5 years’ commercial driving experience with a current Class A CDL qualification required (Hazmat and Tanker or X endorsement a plus)
- Will operate forklift, hand truck or other equipment to load and transport goods
- Lift certification will be required
- Excellent Verbal and Written communication skills
- Basic computer skills
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 and pools. 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 accommodation for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require 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.
Privacy Policy: https://www.kikcorp.com/privacy-policy-applicant
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