Value-Add Utility – 2nd Shift

Location: South Pittsburg, TN

About Lodge Cast Iron

We got our start over 125 years ago when Joseph Lodge founded the Blacklock Foundry in South Pittsburg, TN. His scrappy, hardworking spirit continues to lead us today. As a team, we believe cast iron is for everyone. We’re dedicated to manufacturing American-made cookware that we’re proud to use in our very own homes and excited to bring to kitchens, backyards, and campfires around the world. Day in and day out, we work together to stay safe, have fun, and be better than we were the day before.

What Fires Us Up?

By now, you may have caught on to the fact that we’re serious about spreading the joys of cast iron. And while we’re always on the lookout for ways to innovate, we believe in the adage: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That’s why we stand by a simple recipe of just iron and oil (no forever chemicals, since forever!). It’s also why we’re passionate about keeping our campus in our hometown of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, providing great jobs to our community. As we bring our cookware to the next generation of cast iron chefs, we’re looking for people to help us stay true to our roots every step of the way. Does that sound like something you can get behind?

A Day In The Life of a Value-Add Utility

As a Value-Add Utility team member, you will support multiple stages of production by preparing castings for customization and OEM work. From finishing and seasoning to assembly and packaging, you'll play an important role in ensuring Lodge products meet quality standards and customer expectations. This position requires attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, sort, and stage castings for downstream production processes.
• Evaluate casting quality and identify products that meet quality standards.
• Perform grinding, polishing, deburring, and other finishing activities as needed.
• Operate finishing equipment, including grinders and related tools.
• Assist in the oil application and oven-curing process used to season cast iron cookware.
• Monitor product quality, oven timing, and safe material handling practices throughout the seasoning process.
• Drill castings and assemble components using designated fixtures and equipment.
• Polish brass, stainless steel, and other components as required.
• Pack finished goods according to customer and retail specifications, including sleeves, cartons, and labels.
• Conduct final quality inspections for surface finish, completeness, and branding requirements.
• Follow labeling, stacking, palletizing, and shipment preparation procedures.
• Work independently and follow work orders with minimal supervision.
• Communicate effectively with team members and quality personnel.
• Participate in continuous improvement and problem-solving activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical work in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and self-directed work ethic.
• Ability to safely operate within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and follow established work instructions.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Generous PTO and Sick Pay
• Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, and Short-Term Disability)
• On-Site Clinic and Fitness Center
• 401K Match and Deferred Profit Sharing Program
• Quarterly Profit Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Scholarship Opportunity and Tuition Reimbursement
• $150 Boot Allowance
• Employee Discount at Lodge Factory Store and Big Bad Breakfast
• Safety, Holiday, and Celebration Dinners
• Benefits may vary by role and eligibility.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lodge Manufacturing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).