Production Worker (Rotating Shifts)

Kingsford Manufacturing Production Worker

Kingsford Manufacturing in Springfield, OR manufactures America's best-loved charcoal briquet for the West Coast, fulfilling our mission to provide sustainable and trusted grilling products that bring people together. Our team is composed of individuals who possess advanced technical skills, are dedicated to process improvement and have a passion for our product and our plant. Starting hourly rate - $23.61 per hour plus $1.25 per hour when working night shift. Work schedule (Briquetting/Process) – 12-hour shifts (6am – 6pm/6pm – 6am) 2-2-3 schedule 56-day rotation (8 weeks of day shift, followed by 8 weeks of night shift).

In this role, you will:

The Production Worker is responsible for the processing, manufacture, packaging, storage and distribution of charcoal briquettes.

Plant department overview:

• 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

The Production Worker principally works in briquetting (process) and duties may include:

• Unloading bulk raw materials from rail cars
• Movement of materials across the work site
• Housekeeping and organization, both in the interior and exterior plant environment
• Filling in for roles such as dryer tending, bulldozer, forklift driver, quality lab, packaging & shipping

What we look for:

In order to be considered for employment candidates must:

• Submit a resume in Word or PDF format (no images)
• Hold a high school diploma or equivalent

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