Production Associate

Production Associate

Job Category: Manufacturing Requisition Number: PRODU001252

Posted: July 23, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Benton, KY 42025, USA

Description

Production Associates-Day Shift

Job Description We have a variety of manufacturing and general labor roles available in our facility. In this role, you will perform various tasks in making white oak staves used in manufacturing white oak barrels for the wine and spirits industry. We provide competitive pay and benefits, including piece-rate or production-based pay opportunities.

Starting Wage : $15.00 starting base pay. Production pay after 90 days.

Schedule:

• DAYS: Monday-Thursday 6:00am-4:30pm

Our Culture Our people are passionate about their craft and take pride in their contribution to the wine and spirits industry, supporting our mission to craft world-class oak barrels and other cooperage products so that our employees, customers and community flourish. We are always looking for hard-working people to join our team. A great work ethic, dedication, and reliability are a few of the characteristics that we look for. Essential Functions

• Keep up with fast-paced and production line speeds
• Safely operate equipment used in the various manufacturing processes
• Working with co-workers and supervisors in a cooperative and respectful manner
• Prevent excess waste by efficiently operating the equipment.
• Responsible for keeping work areas clean, orderly, and free of hazards.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/Qualifications

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Dependable attendance
• Ability to work in various body positions; bending, stooping, standing, and the ability to have coordinated movements of pulling, pushing, grasping, reaching, and bilateral arm movements.
• Good verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Paid weekly
• Overtime available
• Continuing education
• 401(k) (Employer match equal to 50% of your "eligible contributions.")
• Insurance after 30 days
• Cafeteria Plan Including Dental, Vision, Short Term/Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation after 30 days

*Some benefits are only available to full-time employees or after designated waiting periods.

Independent Stave Company is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.