Production Associate

Worldwide Foam; Wurtland (KY); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 71,635,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Bonus structure

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Professional development support

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Worldwide Foam in Wurtland, KY is hiring a Production Associate to perform hands-on work on the production floor and assist with warehouse tasks to maintain smooth operations.

The role moves between stations, operates machines, inspects materials, and reports issues. Training and forklift use may be involved with certification; strong teamwork and reliability are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a production setting.
• Strong math skills for fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Basic computer skills (email, OS navigation).
• Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and up to 50+ lbs with a team; stand up to 8 hours.
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather and wear provided PPE.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines and assist with warehouse tasks to maintain workflow.
• Inspect materials and finished products for quality; report issues.
• Assist in training other associates on processes and machinery.

Skills

Production experience

Math skills

Basic computer skills

Team lifting

PPE compliance

Education

High school diploma

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,