Production Associate

Worthington Enterprises; Maize (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Overtime pay

Profit sharing

Rotating schedule

Health, dental, vision from day one (H

On-the-job training

Job summary

Worthington Enterprises is seeking Production Associates on the night shift (6pm to 6am) with a rotating 2-2-3 schedule to help produce LPG cylinders used across the country. You will perform assembly operations, monitor product quality, and support safe, efficient production.

Responsibilities include preparing workstations, following SOPs, handling materials, operating and adjusting equipment, maintaining records, and ensuring a clean, organized workspace per 6S principles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, assembly, machine operation, or related experience is helpful but not required.
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to perform basic math, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare workstation, materials, tools, and equipment for production.
• Follow job instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety requirements.
• Load and unload conveyors and move materials to and from the workstation.
• Operate, monitor, and make minor adjustments to equipment as trained.
• Notify leads or supervisors when equipment, product, or process is outside standard.
• Count, package, crate, and identify parts and finished products.
• Maintain required production and quality records.
• Report material shortages or production concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area using 6S principles.
• Work individually or as part of a team to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading instructions

Basic math

Verbal/written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Ready to build something better? Join our team and grow with us!

Worthington Enterprises is looking for Production Associates on night shift. These are 12-hour shifts, 6pm to 6am, and a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. We are looking for individuals who are motivated, dependable, and ready to learn. At this facility, we produce propane cylinders used by customers across the country.

As a production associate, you will help produce LPG cylinders by performing assembly operations, monitoring product quality, and supporting safe, efficient production.

Why Worthington Enterprises?

At Worthington Enterprises, we believe better is always possible. That means creating better solutions for our customers, better opportunities for our employees, stronger returns for our shareholders, and making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Through it all, we’re guided by the Golden Rule - treating others the way we want to be treated.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare workstation, materials, tools, and equipment for production
• Follow job instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety requirements
• Load and unload conveyors and move materials to and from the workstation
• Operate, monitor, and make minor adjustments to equipment as trained
• Notify leads or supervisors when equipment, product, or process is outside standard
• Count, package, crate, and identify parts and finished products
• Maintain required production and quality records
• Report material shortages or production concerns
• Maintain a clean, organized work area using 6S principles
• Work individually or as part of a team to meet safety, quality, and production goals
• Perform other duties as assigned

Desired Experience/Skills And Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, assembly, machine operation, or related experience is helpful but not required
• Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to perform basic math, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay: With shift premiums
• Overtime Pay: Time-and-a-half for hours over 40/week and double-time for hours over 48/week.
• Profit Sharing: Quarterly profit-sharing with no cap. See your hard work pay off.
• Rotating Schedule: Gives you every other weekend off, and you’ll only work 13 days a month.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one, with HSA contributions included.
• Development Opportunities: On the job training, and opportunities to learn new skills and grow your career.

Physical Requirements

While performing this job, employees are regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.