Commonwealth Cooperage Production Associate- Days

Independent Stave Company; Morehead (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Annual HRA's

Competitive Wages

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Paid Vacation

401(k)

Job summary

Independent Stave Company is hiring Commonwealth Cooperage Production Associates in Morehead, KY. You will support fast-moving production lines and learn multiple roles in a growing, state-of-the-art facility.

The team aims for safety, quality, and continuous development while offering cross-training and career growth opportunities. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour with paid time off, holidays, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Safe operation of production equipment
• Team-oriented with supervisors
• Ability to stand, bend, and perform physical tasks

Responsibilities

• Keep up with fast-paced production lines.
• Safely operate equipment used in manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with coworkers and supervisors in a cooperative and respectful manner.
• Keep work areas clean, orderly, and free of hazards.
• Ability to work in various body positions; bending, stooping, standing, and coordinated movements.

Job description

Commonwealth Cooperage Production Associate- Days

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: COMMO001248

• Posted : February 2, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Morehead, KY 40351, USA

Description

THE JOB

We are now accepting applications for general production associate roles at Commonwealth Cooperage, our new state-of-the-art facility in Morehead, KY.We provide employees with an opportunity to cross-train and grow into various roles. Our teams work with a competitive spirit and offer employees performance-based incentives in every department.

Commonwealth Cooperage, a subsidiary of Independent Stave Company, a family-owned business, has been committed to making quality cooperage products for four generations. We are looking to build a team of diverse and talented team members who can develop and grow with us as the world's leading manufacturer of white oak barrels.

PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBERS

• Pay starts at $17.00/hour.
• Paid time off & holidays
• Training & Development Opportunities (On-the-job and company career pathing opportunities)
• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform substance abuse testing and background verification checks as permitted by state law.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES for PRODUCTION WORKERS

• Keep up with fast-paced work environments and production lines.
• Safely operate equipment used in the various manufacturing processes.
• Collaborating with co-workers and supervisors in a cooperative and respectful manner
• Responsible for keeping work areas clean, orderly, and free of hazards.
• Ability to work in various body positions; bending, stooping, standing, and the ability to have coordinated movements of pulling, pushing, grasping, reaching, and bilateral arm movements.

BENEFITS

Independent Stave Company offers competitive compensation and benefits to employees at each of our facilities. Domestic benefits include:

• Medical Insurance (after 30 days)
• Annual HRA's cover the cost of single-pay insurance
• Competitive Wages (Based on experience & position)
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Vacation (see above)
• 401(k) (Employer match equal to 50% of your "eligible contributions.")

*Some benefits are only available to full-time employees or after designated waiting periods.

A Growing Heritage

It's been over 100 years since our founding, and Independent Stave Company continues to evolve thanks to a commitment to quality and innovation, our dedicated associates, and a continual interest in collaborating with distillers and winemakers around the world.

Independent Stave Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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