Production Associate (Rotating Shifts)

The Clorox Company • Burnside, KY

27d • 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 quantities and at the right cost. The role supports the processing, manufacture, packaging, storage, and distribution of charcoal briquettes. Associates may be assigned to the Retort, Briquetting, Packaging, or Warehouse departments. The position trains on day shift for two weeks before assignment to rotating openings across departments and shifts based on business needs. Work shift flexibility and potential required overtime are part of the role. The starting hourly rate is $21.11, with shift differentials of $0.65 for second shift and $0.85 for third shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of manufacturing or related experience, such as automotive or diesel mechanics, construction, heavy equipment operation, or machining; alternatively, 2 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 mathematics and troubleshooting principles.
• Ability to successfully complete Clorox Fork Truck Certification under the site Fork Truck Certification Policy.
• Resume must be attached to be considered for an interview.
• Must complete a background check and drug test, Bennett Mechanical Aptitude Test, Fit for Duty Exam at Total Rehab, and physical and hearing tests after receiving a job offer.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, with schedule flexibility and potential required overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate production machinery and equipment, adjusting controls for function, flow, speed, and temperature.
• Clean, oil, maintain, and make minor adjustments or repairs to machinery and equipment; complete routine and preventative maintenance.
• Receive, move, feed, and handle raw materials, ingredients, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas.
• Monitor production lines for jams, pile-ups, malfunctions, and defects; stop or reset machines, clear jams, and remove defective or substandard materials or products.
• Examine, measure, and weigh materials and products to verify they meet standards; perform quality checks.
• Package charcoal briquettes, replenish packaging supplies, and feed or unload products from machines by hand or conveyor.
• Operate palletizing equipment to wrap and prepare finished products for storage, shipping, and distribution.
• Operate powered industrial trucks and forklifts to move materials and products, and load or unload trucks and trailers.
• Follow safety and quality standards and promptly repair or report unsafe conditions, near misses, and injuries.
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
• Use technology and review relevant email, production schedules, troubleshooting guides, and job aids.
• Enter data into computers, monitor instrumentation, and count and record finished and rejected packaged items during operation.
• Complete housekeeping and workplace organization tasks; maintain inventory storage areas and participate in 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 internationally.
• Health benefits and programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
• Flexible work environment, depending on role.
• Opportunities for learning and growth.
• Half-day Fridays, depending on location. Shift differentials are also offered for second and third shifts.

What This Job Offers

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