Production Associate (Rotating Shifts)

Clorox • Burnside, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate works in a dynamic, team-based environment at Kingsford Manufacturing in Burnside, Kentucky, helping safely produce high-quality charcoal briquettes in the correct amount and at the right cost. The role supports the processing, manufacture, packaging, storage, and distribution of charcoal briquettes and may be assigned to the Retort, Briquetting, Packaging, or Warehouse departments. Employees train on day shift for two weeks before placement in rotating openings across departments and shifts based on business needs. The position requires shift flexibility and may require overtime. Starting pay is $21.11 per hour, with shift differentials of $0.65 for second shift and $0.85 for third shift.

Work includes operating and maintaining production and packaging equipment, handling materials and finished product, performing quality checks, and supporting production targets, inventory, housekeeping, and maintenance. Employees are expected to follow all safety and quality guidelines and report unsafe conditions, near misses, and injuries promptly.

The role involves working in hot or cold temperatures, indoors and outdoors, and around high noise levels, moving equipment, scents, and odors. Physical work includes standing and walking for up to 8 or 12 hours per shift; repetitive hand motions; bending, twisting, squatting, climbing steps and ladders; working at heights exceeding six feet; and lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds. Employees may use common and specialized protective equipment and work in enclosed or open vehicles or equipment, including with cutting tools.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of manufacturing or related experience, such as automotive or diesel mechanics, construction, heavy equipment operation, or machining; alternatively, two years of military service working with industrial equipment.
• Willingness and ability to learn and master new concepts across departments.
• Communication, collaboration, and critical-thinking skills.
• Understanding of basic technical math and troubleshooting principles.
• Ability to successfully complete Clorox Fork Truck Certification in accordance with the site Fork Truck Certification Policy.
• Resume must be attached to be considered for an interview.
• After receiving an offer, candidates must complete a background check, drug test, Bennett Mechanical Aptitude Test, Fit for Duty Exam at Total Rehab, and physical and hearing tests.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery by pressing control buttons and adjusting controls for machine function, flow, speed, and temperature.
• Clean, oil, make minor adjustments to, and perform routine and preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas.
• Add specified ingredients to machines and feed ingredients or products by hand or conveyor; unload packaged product.
• Disassemble equipment to repair it or replace parts.
• Monitor production lines for jams, pile-ups, defects, and other problems; stop or reset machines and clear jams or remove defective materials as needed.
• Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify they meet standards.
• Package products, replenish packaging supplies, and sort and stock product for packaging or filling-machine operation.
• Operate palletizing equipment and wrap finished products on pallets for storage or shipping.
• Operate powered industrial trucks, including forklifts, to move materials and products, and load or unload trucks and trailers.
• Follow safety and quality standards; repair or report unsafe conditions, near misses, and injuries in a timely manner.
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
• Use technology to review relevant information such as email, production schedules, troubleshooting guides, and job aids.
• Enter data into computers, monitor instrumentation, and count and record finished and rejected packaged items.
• Complete housekeeping tasks and maintain workplace organization.
• Maintain inventory storage areas and participate in cycle counts or full inventory counts as needed.
• Perform other duties as directed by management to support business operations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international locations.
• Health benefits and programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Flexible work environment, depending on role.
• Meaningful opportunities to continue learning and growing.
• Half-day Fridays, depending on location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED