Production Associate

Worthington Enterprises, Inc.; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Life insurance

401K Match

Paid vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Worthington Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a Production Associate / Material Handler in Paducah, KY to assemble parts, set up machines, and perform multiple daily tasks ensuring safe, high-quality production.

The role requires physical stamina and basic math/computer skills, with opportunities to move and package finished products. Offers benefits including health, dental, life insurance, 401K match, paid vacation, parental leave, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be able to handle physical, repetitive work and stand for 8 hours.
• Good hand-eye coordination is required.
• Mechanical aptitude a plus but not required.
• Competent in basic math and computer skills.
• Must be able to read, comprehend and follow detailed production instructions in English.
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures, OSHA training preferred.
• Must have valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Move material by assembling, producing, finishing, or packaging the customer product.
• May operate basic test lines and load/unload material.
• Package finished product for shipment.
• Follow bill of materials to match product with packaging and skidding.
• Perform finishing duties and operate within safe, efficient production.
• Carry out multiple tasks to ensure continuous machine operation.
• Perform plant housekeeping as needed and support quality production.

Skills

Physical endurance

Hand-eye coordination

Mechanical aptitude

Basic math

Computer skills

Reading and following instructions

Safety awareness

Communication skills (oral/written)

Job description

Join our team as a Production Associate / Material Handler. This person is handling & assembling parts in order to produce small portable cylinders. In addition, this role may package/band, weigh, and load/unload material from machines and stage material in a timely and accurate manner. This Material Handler is responsible for assembling parts, setting up machines for use as well as performing multiple tasks throughout the day to ensure safe and quality production. This position requires a self-starter with a strong work ethic and a desire to perform the duties to the highest standard.

Minimum pay starting at $17-18 an hour, plus $1.50 shift differential!

• 2nd shift 3 PM-11 PM
• 3rd shift 11 PM - 7 AM

We offer a excellent benefits package including, Health, Dental, and life insurance, 401K Match, paid vacation, paid Parental Leave, and tuition assistance!

• Health
• Dental
• life insurance
• 401K Match
• paid vacation
• paid Parental Leave
• tuition assistance

Responsibilities

• Moves material with hands by assembling, producing, finishing, or packaging the customer product.
• May be responsible for basic test line operation.
• Package finished product for shipment.
• Follows bill of material in order to match product with proper packaging and skidding.
• May perform finishing duties.
• Performs multiple tasks to ensure ongoing machine operation.
• Performs miscellaneous tasks throughout plant to ensure safe, efficient and quality production of materials.
• May perform housekeeping duties within the plant when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Experience

• Must be able to handle physical, repetitive work and be able to stand on your feet for 8 hrs a day
• Must have good hand-eye coordination
• Mechanical aptitude a plus, but not required
• Competent in basic math and computer skills
• Must be able to handle small parts
• Must understand and follow the quality policy and procedures
• Ability to recognize quality issues and problems – detect defects
• Must be able to read, comprehend and follow detailed instructions on productions and understand English
• Must be able to read and understand bill of material and or production order
• Must be able to distinguish between part numbers and sizes
• Must follow all safety policies and procedures
• Must have good safety awareness and efficiency skills
• Oral and written communication skills – including legible writing
• Required OSHA safety training
• Must have valid driver’s license