Production Worker

Cottonwood Industries – Production Worker

“We take care of BUSINESS!”

Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing various packaging tasks, ensuring quality and compliance, and maintaining a safe and organized work area.

Essential Duties

• Perform tasks such as packaging, counting, labeling, collating, and assembling product.
• Produce good quality products.
• Develop caring relationships with each individual you work with using lavish praise and positive reinforcement.
• Follow all agency and plant rules.
• Help ensure that the work area is safe, clean, and organized.
• Establish and assure compliance of production procedures within the work areas.
• Assure quality and quantity control of work produced in the work areas.
• Maintain positive, professional working relationships with consumers, co-workers, supervisors, staff members, parents, and community representatives.
• Collaborate and problem-solve with other interdepartmental staff in a professional manner.
• Work within a prescribed schedule and complete responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Assure compliance with Cottonwood’s Rules, Policies, and Procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior production experience preferred
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to Cottonwood’s insurance carrier. Exceptions may be made under certain circumstances.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to develop positive relationships with co-workers and supervisors
• Ability to follow established rules, policies, and procedures
• Ability to collaborate and problem-solve in a professional manner.

Physical Demands

• Constantly required to perform repetitive tasks such as packaging and labeling
• Frequently handle materials and inspect quality
• Occasionally move within the workspace
• Frequently remains in a stationary position while performing tasks

Work Environment

This job operates in a production environment that may involve exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Why Choose Cottonwood?

We don’t just take care of business—we take care of people.
Benefits include:

• Employee & family-friendly management
• Paid holidays, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave
• Health, dental, vision, life & disability insurance
• Workers compensation coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• KPERS retirement plans
• Voluntary insurance options & FSAs
• Discounts at Genesis Health Clubs & local attractions

Here, you’ll:

• Broaden your appreciation for community diversity
• Apply your organizational and problem-solving skills
• Collaborate across teams to make an impact

Ready to build futures while we take care of business?
Apply today and become part of something inspiring.

APPLY AT: http://www.cwood.org/cwood/careers/

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Gym membership
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16