Production Associate I, Nights

Location: Onsite Monday-Friday, NE Portland, Oregon

Competitive Compensation: $21.00-23.00 hourly to start, depending on experience and qualifications, plus a shift differential of $ 1.50/hour when working night shift

Shift: Nights/3rd Shift, Monday-Friday, 6:00 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Occasional overtime on Saturdays

Training Shift: Days/1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. for the first ~4-6 weeks of employment

Opportunity

Are you ready to build a career you can be proud of? At Kohler Co., we believe in empowering our employees to make a difference. Join our manufacturing team and be part of a culture dedicated to safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Ann Sacks, a division of Kohler Co., is a leading distributor and manufacturer of high-quality tile and stone products used in homes and projects across the country. Our team takes pride in craftsmanship, efficiency, and working safely.

We’re hiring a Production Associate I (Nights) to support our handcrafted tile operations. This is a hands-on role with an initial focus on firing the tile in kilns and roller hearths. If you like staying busy and being part of a team, this could be a good fit.

Crafting Excellence: Your Responsibilities

Operate kilns and production equipment with precision, supporting the transformation of raw materials into finished Ann Sacks products.
Carefully handle and load materials to ensure quality, consistency, and craftsmanship in every piece.
Monitor product quality through visual inspection, identify and address defects in real time.
Uphold a culture of safety by following all required safety regulations and procedures and maintaining a clean, organized workspace.
Keep equipment, tools, and workspace in clean and safe working condition.
Contribute to a high-performing team by collaborating across functions and supporting a variety of production needs, as needed.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Health insurance with low premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as company-paid disability and life insurance starting Day 1.
Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time and Volunteer Time.
Company pension and 401k plan with company match.
Company-paid Family Planning Benefit and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and a variety of optional voluntary benefits.
Discounts on Kohler products.
Tuition assistance for advanced education.

Ready to make a bold impact? Here’s the qualifications we are looking for...

Key Qualifications

Effective communication skills for manufacturing production processes.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to work in the US without restrictions or sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

At least one year of experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or similar industrial work environment demonstrating familiarity with production processes; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Ability to work occasional overtime, including Saturdays, as needed, to support production demands.
Prior experience with quality control or visual inspection.
Prior experience handling ceramics, tile, or similar fragile materials.
Attention to detail and a focus on following standard processes, performing visual inspections, and doing things safely.
Comfortable with physical work and being on your feet.
Interest in working nights, dependable, and able to work well with others.

Additional Requirements

Physical Capabilities: Ability to regularly lift 20-30 lbs. and occasionally 50+ lbs. Work involves prolonged periods of standing, walking, lifting, reaching, bending, and repetitive motion associated with loading and unloading kilns and roller hearths and transporting ceramic units. Ability to learn and safely operate machinery and equipment, including kilns, roller hearths, pallet jacks, and pallet wrappers (training provided).

Work Environment: Duties are performed in a production factory environment requiring sustained physical activity. Exposure to elevated temperatures, especially during summer months and when working near kilns or heat producing equipment. Exposure to industrial noise, dust, and typical manufacturing environmental conditions.

Screening: Successful completion of a drug screen and background check

Reliability: Ability to maintain consistent attendance and work performance

Safety Compliance: Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

We believe in supporting you from the moment you join us, which is why Kohler offers key benefits on day one. This means you’ll have access starting on your first day on the job, with no waiting period for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as company-paid disability and life insurance. Additionally, associates enjoy a 401k with company match and a company pension plan. The hourly range for this position starting pay is $21.00- $23.00 hourly, along with a $1.50 shift differential for night shift. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

Why Choose Kohler?
We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a competitive total rewards package to support your health and wellbeing, access to career growth and development opportunities, a diverse and inclusive workplace, and a strong culture of innovation. With more than 30,000 bold leaders across the globe, we’re driving meaningful change in our mission to help people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Production Associate I, Nights

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