What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Associate position at Worthington Enterprises?
Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
Our Maize, KS facility is growing, and we are looking for dependable, hard-working team members to join our manufacturing team. At this facility, we produce propane cylinders used by customers across the country.
The production associate is a great fit for someone who takes pride in quality work, has strong attendance, works safely, and wants the opportunity to learn and grow in a manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do
As a production associate, you will help produce LPG cylinders by performing assembly operations, monitoring product quality, and supporting safe, efficient production.
Responsibilities Include
Prepare workstation, materials, tools, and equipment for production
Follow job instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety requirements
Load and unload conveyors and move materials to and from the workstation
Operate, monitor, and make minor adjustments to equipment as trained
Notify leads or supervisors when equipment, product, or process is outside standard
Count, package, crate, and identify parts and finished products
Maintain required production and quality records
Report material shortages or production concerns
Maintain a clean, organized work area using 6S principles
Work individually or as part of a team to meet safety, quality, and production goals
Perform other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
Successful candidates are dependable, safety-minded, and willing to learn. We are especially interested in candidates who are looking for steady work, take attendance seriously, and want to grow with the company.
You May Be a Strong Fit If You
Have good attendance and arrive on time, ready to work
Take pride in doing quality work
Can follow written and verbal instructions
Work well with others in a team environment
Stay focused in a fast-paced production setting
Are willing to learn new tasks, equipment, and processes
Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred
Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, assembly, machine operation, or related experience is helpful but not required
Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to perform basic math, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions
Schedule
This position works a 12-hour rotating schedule.
Day Shift: 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Night Shift: 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Schedule Pattern: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off
Team members work every other 3-day weekend and have every other 3-day weekend off
Paid biweekly
Physical Requirements
While performing this job, employees are regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Why Join Us
Stable manufacturing work with a growing facility
Consistent 12-hour schedule with every other 3-day weekend off
Opportunity to learn manufacturing skills
Team-focused environment
Opportunities to grow for employees who demonstrate strong attendance, safety, quality, and work ethic
JOB DESCRIPTION
Our Maize, KS facility is growing, and we are looking for dependable, hard-working team members to join our manufacturing team. At this facility, we produce propane cylinders used by customers across the country.
The production associate is a great fit for someone who takes pride in quality work, has strong attendance, works safely, and wants the opportunity to learn and grow in a manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do
As a production associate, you will help produce LPG cylinders by performing assembly operations, monitoring product quality, and supporting safe, efficient production.
Responsibilities Include
Prepare workstation, materials, tools, and equipment for production
Follow job instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety requirements
Load and unload conveyors and move materials to and from the workstation
Operate, monitor, and make minor adjustments to equipment as trained
Notify leads or supervisors when equipment, product, or process is outside standard
Count, package, crate, and identify parts and finished products
Maintain required production and quality records
Report material shortages or production concerns
Maintain a clean, organized work area using 6S principles
Work individually or as part of a team to meet safety, quality, and production goals
Perform other duties as assigned
What We’re Looking For
Successful candidates are dependable, safety-minded, and willing to learn. We are especially interested in candidates who are looking for steady work, take attendance seriously, and want to grow with the company.
You May Be a Strong Fit If You
Have good attendance and arrive on time, ready to work
Take pride in doing quality work
Can follow written and verbal instructions
Work well with others in a team environment
Stay focused in a fast-paced production setting
Are willing to learn new tasks, equipment, and processes
Have a strong work ethic and positive attitude
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred
Previous manufacturing, production, warehouse, assembly, machine operation, or related experience is helpful but not required
Ability to read and understand simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
Ability to perform basic math, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions
Schedule
This position works a 12-hour rotating schedule.
Day Shift: 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Night Shift: 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Schedule Pattern: 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off
Team members work every other 3-day weekend and have every other 3-day weekend off
Paid biweekly
Physical Requirements
While performing this job, employees are regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Why Join Us
Stable manufacturing work with a growing facility
Consistent 12-hour schedule with every other 3-day weekend off
Opportunity to learn manufacturing skills
Team-focused environment
Opportunities to grow for employees who demonstrate strong attendance, safety, quality, and work ethic