Manufacturing Production Worker - 3rd shift Kent/Hudson

Overview We have an immediate opening for Production Workers on 3rd shift at our Stow Street location in Kent, OH. This position will be relocated to our new facility in Hudson, Ohio in late May of 2026. What Smithers-Oasis Has To Offer HOURS: Typical full-time 3rd shift hours are Sunday through Thursday from 8:30pm to 6:30am. Overtime hours will be required based on business needs. PAY: Starting pay is $17.85/hour, plus $2.00/hour shift differential! We offer competitive benefit plan options! Monthly Attendance Bonus Potential up to $125! Eleven paid holidays per year! 16 days of paid time off after one year! An immediately vested company-matched 401k plan Some Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Production Worker Operates all assigned machinery as directed, while following safe operating procedures. Assembles, fabricates and packages all products under the direction of the Leader, Supervisor or Production Manager. Sorts, inspects, labels and marks products as required to ensure high quality standards. Notifies Leader or Production Manager if foam does not meet required standards. Checks assigned machinery daily for malfunctions and informs management of any problems. Maintains high speed, as needed, in order to meet daily production schedules. Removes all scrap material from assigned work area(s). Completes all necessary records and reports as assigned. Maintains clean and safe working area according to the established safety procedures. Can be assigned to other departments or locations, as production requires. Participates in and supports Smithers-Oasis continuous improvement activities. Supports and leads by example the Core Values of the organization. Performs any other duties as required. Qualifications/Requirements Prefer high school diploma or GED or equivalent experience. Ability to read, write, add and subtract. Minimum of 1-2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment. Previous experience driving a tow motor is strongly preferred. Must be reliable and have consistent attendance. Follows detailed instructions and standard practices, but decisions require some judgment to choose prescribed alternatives. Requires initiative. Must be knowledgeable of a variety of standard practices. Conformity to standard safety practices and precautions necessary to ensure safety to others. May direct and train others on occasion. Works with average weight materials. Operation of machines may require bending or stooping. Considerable standing and walking. Depending on speed of equipment, may require above average effort. May require high degree of manual dexterity, concentration and speed. Frequent exposure to one or more disagreeable elements. Workflow is controlled by constant pressure for completion. Individual has a fair amount of control over pace of work to meet deadlines. Extended work hours may be required to complete job functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Smithers-Oasis