Production Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Production Associate

Pay: $17/hour 
Pay Frequency: Weekly

Location: Olathe, KS

Incentives & Bonuses

• Monthly Production Incentive Compensation Program (individual and team-based)

• Quarterly safety bonus opportunities

Shift Options

• Monday–Friday

• 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM or 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM

Job Summary

The Production Associate plays a key role in the manufacturing and handling of glass products. This position involves hands-on work in a fast-paced production environment, supporting processes such as cutting, tempering, fabricating, insulating, laminating, and warehousing glass. Candidates must be safety-focused, dependable, and comfortable performing physical tasks in a non-climate-controlled environment throughout the workday.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Cut, temper, fabricate, insulate, laminate, and/or warehouse glass products

• Safely handle and move glass from tables, furnaces, rolling racks, delivery trucks, and wooden crates

• Transport glass and other materials between workstations and locations as needed

• Read and follow work instructions, labels, and picking lists to ensure accurate and efficient production

• Inspect glass products for defects such as cracks, chips, or abnormalities and report issues immediately

• Perform daily safety inspections, including checking equipment and identifying unsafe conditions

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment by following all safety policies and procedures

• Complete additional duties as assigned to support production operations

Qualifications & Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs independently and up to 150 lbs with a team

• Ability to accurately read and use a tape measure

• Ability to stand and work on your feet for extended periods

• Comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment

• Willingness to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team

• Basic knowledge of plant operations, computers, hoists, and lifts preferred

• Previous glass industry experience is a plus but not required

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance starting on Day 1

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• 401(k) with employer match

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match

• Employer covers the majority of benefit costs