Job Opportunity: Production Support Associate at Kao Collins – Cincinnati, OH

Kao Collins is part of the Kao Corporation, which is a global leader in the personal hygiene, laundry, food, cosmetic, and specialty chemical products. At Kao Collins, we formulate and manufacture innovative inkjet inks for high-speed printing, single-pass printing, and wide-format printing using a variety of technologies. We are stretching the limits of what inkjet can print on, like ceramics, textiles and the first water-based ink for flexible film packaging.

Located in Cincinnati, OH, Kao Collins Inc. conducts its daily operations in accordance with The Kao Way and principles of the Kao's Business Conduct Guidelines. Moreover, we support the commitment of the Kao Group to manufacture and market quality products while always embracing the corporate culture of Yoki-Monozukuri.

Why Kao Collins?

• Competitive Pay: $15.00 per hour
• Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, 401(k) with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off: Take time when you need it
• Dynamic Environment: Work with cutting-edge inkjet technologies that are revolutionizing industries like textiles, ceramics, and flexible film packaging.

Your Role:
As a Production Support Associate, you’ll play a key role in the creation of high-quality finished products. You’ll help prepare and package materials, ensuring all work aligns with customer specifications and meets Kao Collins’ standards of excellence. Your attention to detail and commitment to precision will help maintain our reputation as an industry leader.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret batch tickets to ensure all tasks are completed per customer specifications
• Prepare cartridges and containers for filling
• Measure, weigh, and fill products accurately
• Label and package finished goods
• Complete documentation and ensure accuracy in record-keeping
• Maintain inventory and assist in inventory control activities
• Adhere to The Kao Way standards for quality and safety

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong work ethic, positive attitude, and attention to detail
• Basic computer skills
• Prior experience in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) environment is preferred
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to lift 25-50 lbs regularly
• Strong vision abilities (close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception)
• Clean, organized, and reliable

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear
• Frequently lift 25-50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Apply Now and Join Our Team!
Kao Collins is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
No third-party applications, please.

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Pay: $15.00 per hour

If you’re ready to contribute to a company that’s shaping the future of inkjet technology, apply now and become part of the Kao Collins family!