Production Associate - (12 Hour rotational shift)

Clorox • Belle, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Associate (also referred to as a Production Worker) processes, manufactures, packages, stores, and distributes charcoal briquettes at Kingsford Manufacturing in Belle, Missouri. Employees may be assigned to the Retort, Manufacturing, Packaging, or Warehouse department. Retort converts wood waste into char; Manufacturing combines char and other raw materials to make briquettes; Packaging operates machines that bag finished briquettes; and Warehouse stores finished bags for shipment to customers or other warehouses.

The position works 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule, rotating between two weeks of day shifts and two weeks of night shifts. The starting rate is $21.94 per hour, with a $0.80 night-shift differential. After qualifying in the role, the base rate increases to $22.61 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Basic mechanical aptitude for minor repairs.
• Ability to work safely and follow established protocols.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in manufacturing, machine operation, or warehouse environments; preferred but not required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor mechanical repairs.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices and personal protective equipment (PPE) usage.

Responsibilities

• Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment.
• Adjust controls to regulate machine function, material flow, speed, and temperature.
• Clean and oil machinery and equipment, and make minor adjustments or repairs.
• Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas.
• Pour, scoop, or dump specified ingredients into machine sections before starting equipment.
• Feed ingredients and products into machines by hand or conveyor, and unload finished packaged product.
• Disassemble equipment for repairs or part replacement.
• Monitor production lines for pile-ups, jams, defects, and other problems.
• Stop or reset malfunctioning machines, clear jams, and remove defective or substandard materials or products.
• Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify they meet standards.
• Package products for shipment.
• Stock and sort product for packaging or filling machine operations, and replenish packaging supplies.
• Operate palletizing equipment to wrap finished products for warehouse storage, shipping, and distribution.
• Operate powered industrial trucks to move materials and products around the facility, including loading finished product into trailers.
• Operate heavy equipment, including bulldozers, to move materials around the facility.

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 keep learning and growing.
• Half-day Fridays, depending on location.

What This Job Offers

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