Production Worker (Rotating Shifts)

Kingsford Manufacturing Production Worker

Kingsford Manufacturing in Parsons, West Virginia 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. Starting hourly rate - $24.95 plus $1.00 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.

In this role, you will:

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

To be considered for this role, individuals must:

• Be currently employed for at least one (1) year continuously AND
• Submit a current resume in Word or PDF format (no images)

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.

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That's why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive.

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