Production Associate

Worldwide Foam; Greenup (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Short-/long-term disability insurance

Bonus structure

PTO

401(k) with match

Company-paid life insurance

Professional development support

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Worldwide Foam in Wurtland, KY is hiring a Production Associate to perform hands-on work across production and warehouse areas. This full-time role operates from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with a starting pay of $20.00/hour, plus a robust benefits package and opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities include operating production equipment, inspecting materials for quality, and assisting with training and forklift operations if certified. The position emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and safety.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant production experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Solid communication and problem-solving abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Move between production stations and assist with warehouse operations.
• Operate machines as directed and follow batch records.
• Inspect raw materials for quality and inspect finished products for defects.
• Use precision tools to ensure specifications are met.
• Separate low-quality items and report machinery issues.
• Assist with training other associates on processes and machinery.
• Transport materials using pallet jack or forklift if certified.

Skills

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Physical ability

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join Worldwide Foam in Wurtland, KY as a Production Associate to complete real hands-on work with high-quality results. This is a great opportunity to build on your experience and grow your skills in various production and warehouse areas.

This is a full-time, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm position, and we're offering $20.00/hour.

We're Open To Training The Right Person, And We Could Help You Earn Forklift Certification If You're Interested. You'll Also Enjoy

• Health, dental, vision, and short-/long-term disability insurance
• Bonus structure
• PTO
• 401(k) with match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Professional development support
• Advancement opportunities within a growing organization

We're looking for an attentive, hard-working, and team-spirited person who's motivated to complete quality work every day.

Who We Are

At Worldwide Foam, we take pride in being North America's fastest-growing and most diverse closed-cell foam supplier. Since 2008, we've built our reputation on innovation and rapid one-day lead times, ensuring our customers receive the products they need promptly. With seven strategic locations and a wide range of closed-cell, cross-linked polyethylene, and elastomeric foam products, we continue to enhance our services. Our dedicated team drives our success, and we're committed to supporting their growth with excellent benefits and a collaborative work environment. If you want to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!

What To Know About Becoming Our Production Associate

This role moves between various stations on the production floor and assists with warehouse operations as needed to maintain seamless workflows. You'll operate different machines as directed, making sure to follow all instructions/batch records and clean everything when you're finished. Finding the balance between speed and accuracy, you'll inspect raw materials for quality, perform basic calculations to determine specifications, and use precision tools to inspect finished products for defects. You'll separate low-quality items and report machinery issues to keep operations smooth. As needed, you'll also help train other associates on our processes and machinery operations. Additional duties include transporting materials with a pallet jack or a forklift (if you're certified/pursue certification with us).

Production Associate Qualifications

• Experience working in a production setting
• Math skills for accurately working with fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Basic computer skills, like email and general operating system navigation
• Ability to regularly lift 50 lbs, lift 50+ lbs with a team, and work on your feet for up to 8 hours daily
• Ability to work outside year-round in various weather conditions and wear all company-provided PPE
• Flexibility to change work assignments and priorities as directed

3+ years of relevant experience would be ideal but isn't required. A high school degree or equivalent would also be preferred. If you have solid communication skills and logical problem-solving abilities,