Production Associate - (12 Hour rotational shift)

About the role

Kingsford Manufacturing in Belle, Missouri is proud to be 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Unload finished packaged product
• 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

Requirements

• High School or GED equivalent
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Basic mechanical aptitude for minor repairs
• Able to work safely and follow established protocols
• Effective communication and teamwork skills

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in manufacturing, machine operation, or warehouse environments is preferred, not required
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform minor mechanical repairs
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices and PPE usage

Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Basic mechanical aptitude
• Safety awareness
• Teamwork and communication skills

Benefits

• 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