Production Associate - (12 Hour rotational shift)
About The Position
Clorox is committed to growth for its people and brands, guided by purpose and values. Kingsford Manufacturing in Belle, Missouri, is a proud producer of 100% American-made charcoal briquets and is the leading manufacturer of charcoal in the United States. The Production Worker is responsible for the processing, manufacture, packaging, storing, and distribution of charcoal briquettes. This role may involve working in various plant areas including Retort (converting wood waste to char), Manufacturing (combining char and raw materials), Packaging (operating machines to package briquettes), or Warehouse (storing finished bags for shipment).
Requirements
- High School 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
- 2 years of experience in manufacturing, machine operation, or warehouse environments
- Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor mechanical repairs
- Knowledge of workplace safety practices and PPE usage
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the processing, manufacture, packaging, storing and distribution of charcoal briquettes
- May be assigned to work in any of these areas of the plant: Retort, Manufacturing, Packaging, Warehouse
- Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment
- Turn controls to adjust and regulate machine function as well as flow, speed, and temperature
- Clean, oil, and make minor adjustments or repairs to machinery and equipment
- Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas
- Pour, scoop, or dump specified ingredients into sections of machine prior to starting machines
- Feed ingredients and products into machines by hand or conveyor and unload finished packaged product
- Disassemble equipment to repair it or to replace parts
- Monitor the production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups or jams or defects
- Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, remove defective or substandard materials or products
- Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards
- Package the product in the form in which it will be sent out
- Stock and sort product for packaging or filling machine operation, and replenish packaging supplies
- Operate palletizing equipment to wrap finished products on pallets for site warehouse storage or 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
- Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
- Flexible work environment, depending on your role
- Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
- Half-day Fridays, depending on your location
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
