Production Associate (Rotating Shifts)

3M HEALTHCARE; Burnside (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) program

Flexible work environment

Half-day Fridays

Job summary

Clorox through Kingsford Manufacturing in Burnside, KY seeks a Production Associate to safely produce high-quality charcoal briquettes. You will work in rotating shifts after two weeks of day-shift training, with overtime potential and evolving department assignments.

Responsibilities include operating plant areas, handling materials, maintaining equipment, and meeting daily targets while adhering to safety and quality standards. Strong math, teamwork, and adaptability are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years manufacturing or related experience (e.g., automotive or diesel mechanic, construction, heavy equipment operator, machining worker) or 2 years military service working with industrial equipment.
• Willing and able to learn and master new concepts across departments.
• Communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.
• Understanding of basic technical math and troubleshooting principles.
• Must successfully complete Clorox Fork Truck Certification as outlined by the site Fork Truck Certification Policy.

Responsibilities

• Process, manufacture, package, store, and distribute charcoal briquettes.
• Operate in any of the following plant areas: Retort, Briquetting, Packaging, Warehouse.
• Press control buttons, adjust turn controls, clean equipment, and perform minor repairs.
• Move materials, supplies, and products between storage and work areas.
• Pour, scoop, or dump specified ingredients into machine sections before starting.
• Feed ingredients and products into machines by hand or conveyor and unload finished packaged product.
• Disassemble equipment to repair or replace parts.
• Monitor the production line for problems such as pile-ups, jams, or defects.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear jams, remove defective or substandard materials.
• Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards.
• Package the product in its final form and send it out.
• Stock, sort product for packaging or filling machine operation, and replenish supplies.
• Operate palletizing equipment to wrap finished products on pallets for storage or shipping.
• Operate forklifts and powered industrial trucks to move materials and products, including loading and unloading trucks.
• Adhere to all safety and quality standards, report unsafe conditions, near misses, or injuries promptly.
• Deliver against daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
• Leverage technology as needed to stay informed (e.g., daily review of email, production schedules, troubleshooting guides).
• Enter data into computers and monitor various areas of instrumentation, and count and record finished and rejected items.
• Ensure all area housekeeping tasks are completed and workplace organization is maintained.
• Complete routine and preventive maintenance for area equipment.
• Maintain inventory storage areas including participation in cycle counts as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed to support business operations, as directed by management.

Skills

Basic technical math

Troubleshooting

Communication

Collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Job Overview

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team.

Position Overview

Production Associate at Kingsford Manufacturing in Burnside, KY is a producer of 100% American‑made charcoal briquets. Kingsford is the leading manufacturer of charcoal in the United States and our charcoal has become synonymous with authentic grilling, good food and most importantly, good times. The Production Associate works in a dynamic team‑based environment with the responsibility to safely produce the highest quality charcoal in the correct amount at the right cost.

The starting hourly rate is $21.11. Shift differential pay for 2nd shift is $0.65 and $0.85 for 3rd shift. The Production Associate will train on day shift for two weeks and then be placed in rotating openings in various departments and shifts based on business needs. This position requires work shift flexibility and the potential for required overtime.

Shift Schedule

• 1st Shift: Wednesday – Sunday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• 2nd Shift: Friday – Tuesday 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: Sunday – Thursday 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Swing Shift: Monday & Tuesday 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Wednesday & Thursday 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Friday 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Responsibilities

• Process, manufacture, package, store, and distribute charcoal briquettes.
• Operate in any of the following plant areas: Retort, Briquetting, Packaging, Warehouse.
• Press control buttons, adjust turn controls, clean equipment, and perform minor repairs.
• Move materials, supplies, and products between storage and work areas.
• Pour, scoop, or dump specified ingredients into machine sections before starting.
• Feed ingredients and products into machines by hand or conveyor and unload finished packaged product.
• Disassemble equipment to repair or replace parts.
• Monitor the production line for problems such as pile‑ups, jams, or defects.
• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear jams, remove defective or substandard materials.
• Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards.
• Package the product in its final form and send it out.
• Stock, sort product for packaging or filling machine operation, and replenish supplies.
• Operate palletizing equipment to wrap finished products on pallets for storage or shipping.
• Operate forklifts and powered industrial trucks to move materials and products, including loading and unloading trucks.
• Adhere to all safety and quality standards, report unsafe conditions, near misses, or injuries promptly.
• Deliver against daily, weekly, and monthly production targets.
• Leverage technology as needed to stay informed (e.g., daily review of email, production schedules, troubleshooting guides).
• Enter data into computers and monitor various areas of instrumentation, and count and record finished and rejected items.
• Ensure all area housekeeping tasks are completed and workplace organization is maintained.
• Complete routine and preventive maintenance for area equipment.
• Maintain inventory storage areas including participation in cycle counts as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed to support business operations, as directed by management.

Working Conditions

• Work in very hot or very cold temperatures.
• Work outdoors, exposed to weather.
• Exposure to high noise level.
• Exposure to moving equipment.
• Exposure to scents and odors.
• Repetitive gross and fine hand motions, including grasping, gripping and bending hand/wrist.
• Standing (up to 8 or 12 hours per shift) and walking (up to 8 or 12 hours per shift).
• Wear common protective or safety equipment (safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats).
• Work at heights exceeding 6 feet.
• Work indoors, partially environmentally controlled.
• Bending, twisting or squatting, climbing steps and ladders, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, pushing and pulling up to 50 lbs, reaching above shoulder, performing work at or above shoulder heights.
• Sitting.
• Work in an enclosed or open vehicle or equipment.
• Work with cutting tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years manufacturing or related experience (e.g., automotive or diesel mechanic, construction, heavy equipment operator, machining worker) or 2 years military service working with industrial equipment.
• Willing and able to learn and master new concepts across departments.
• Communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills.
• Understanding of basic technical math and troubleshooting principles.
• Must successfully complete Clorox Fork Truck Certification as outlined by the site Fork Truck Certification Policy.

Additional Requirements Post‑Hiring

• Background check and drug test.
• Bennett Mechanical Aptitude Test.
• Fit for Duty Exam at Total Rehab.
• Physical and hearing test.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Generous 401(k) program in the US, and similar programs in international locations.
• Health benefits and programs that support both physical and mental well‑being.
• Flexible work environment, depending on your role.
• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing.
• Half‑day Fridays, depending on your location.