Production Worker (Rotating Shifts)

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Your role at Clorox:

• February 27, 2024: We are not considering new applicants at this time. If you're interested in future opportunities with Kingsford Manufacturing in Parsons, please apply to this requisition and we will contact you when new positions become available if you have the experience and skills that we're looking for. Thank you!*

Starting Hourly Rate - $24.34 plus $0.75 shift differential on the night shift

Work Schedule -

12-hour shifts

8-day rotation of 2 day shifts and 2 night shifts, followed by 4 days off

Day shift hours are 7am

• 7pm

Night shift hours are 7pm

• 7am

The Production Worker is responsible for the processing, manufacture, packaging, storing and distribution of charcoal briquettes.

The Production Worker may be assigned to work in any of these areas of the plant:

• Retort

• In the Retort department we convert wood waste to char that goes into the charcoal briquettes

• Briquetting

• In the Briquetting department we combine the char and other raw materials to create the charcoal briquette

• Packaging

• In the Packaging department we operate machines that package finished charcoal briquettes into bags

• Warehouse

• In the Warehouse we store finished bags of charcoal briquettes for shipments to customers or other warehouses

In this role, you will:

• Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment

• Turn controls to adjust and regulate machine function as well as flow, speed, and temperature

• Clean, oil, and make minor adjustments or repairs to machinery and equipment

• Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas

• Pour, scoop, or dump specified ingredients into sections of machine prior to starting machines

• Feed ingredients and products into machines by hand or conveyor and unload finished packaged product

• Disassemble equipment to repair it or to replace parts

• Monitor the production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups or jams or defects

• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, remove defective or substandard materials or products

• Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards

• Package the product in the form in which it will be sent out

• Stock and sort product for packaging or filling machine operation, and replenish packaging supplies

• Operate palletizing equipment to wrap finished products on pallets for site warehouse storage or shipping and distribution

• Operate powered industrial trucks to move materials and products around the facility, including loading finished product into trailers

• Operate heavy equipment including bulldozers to move materials around the facility

What we look for:

Our team vision is

"Everyone, every day working together to produce a quality product while upholding safety as a core value, and striving to achieve Global Manufacturing Excellence."

We operate as a team, and we appreciate and expect each member of our team to actively participate in contributing ideas as we shape our future. Every employee plays a vital role in that effort. We put people at the center of everything, and our employees' ideas, innovations and dedication are what makes this plant successful.

Safety

• Safety is our most important value. We drive safety through innovation and our excellent safety performance and record reflects that.

Community

• We want to be recognized as a good neighbor by donating our time and resources to the local community.

Manufacturing Excellence

• We focus on operating efficiency, progressive maintenance, quality, costs and continuous improvement.

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We're looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here.

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation

• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international

• Health benefits and programs that support both your 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

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.