Production Associate - (12 hour rotational shift)

About the role

Clorox seeks a Retort Production Associate in Glen, MS to manage retort operations, heavy equipment operation, and maintenance while ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and product quality in a team‑based environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Dozer and perform work transporting Hog fuel (wood bark and chips) around the Hog fuel pile, including scraping, dozing loose material, and cutting roads of compacted material.
• Operate hog fuel unloading system (truck dump, walking floor trailer, sizing and grinding system).
• Manage receipt, transport and storage of raw materials to ensure compliance with plant environmental and safety requirements.
• Safely and efficiently operate front‑end loader and Dozer to transport raw materials to storage silos or shed.
• Manage pile rotation as needed to ensure material viability and follow “one right way” principles; participate in the Dozer captain rotational process.
• Control the operation of the Retort and its ancillary equipment via electronic control system, physical equipment inspection, and material attribute testing to produce Char material meeting defined quality specifications.
• Continuously monitor and operate the entire system by observing and controlling interfaces using PLC controls, observing emissions, and using Excel to record process and environmental variables, analyzing Hog fuel and Char moisture.
• Obtain, label and deliver samples of raw materials per procedural guidelines for QA testing and analysis.
• Communicate closely with Dozer Operator to maintain consistent process feed.
• Work with other Retort and plant personnel to clear process jams and correct equipment malfunctions.
• Enter production, labor and loss data into SAP.
• Control total system start‑up and shutdowns.
• Perform equipment maintenance, troubleshoot and make minor repairs on all department rolling stock and operating equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maintain equipment in base condition.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Eligible for legal employment in the U.S.
• Medium level of computer efficiency skills, including Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Ability to use hand tools in all aspects of maintenance.
• Demonstrate ability to learn skills such as welding, cutting, pipe threading, heavy equipment operations, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to achieve results and meet deadlines with minimal direction.
• Effective time management and ability to multitask.

Benefits

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