Glass Production Operator - Skill 1

Glass Production Operator - Skill 1

Location: Onsite Kohler, WI

Competitive Compensation: Starting at $25.77/hour, plus $1.50 per hour shift premium

Shift: 3rd Shift, 11:00PM 7:00AM plus overtime
Occasional mandatory overtime may be required as needed

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. We offer opportunities for growth and advancement within our Kohler, WI, location, where you can develop your skills and contribute to our mission of creating a more sustainable and gracious world.

We are looking for a Glass Production Operator to join our team in Enamel Shop. We offer a diverse array of growth opportunities within our Foundry and Enamel Operations. This position will be based at our Kohler, Wisconsin location. We specialize in manufacturing high-quality cast iron products.

The current job opening requires weekend work. Standard work schedule will involve working Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday every week and either Friday and Saturday (with Sunday and Monday off) or working Sunday and Monday (with Friday and Saturday off). Weekend work is rotated monthly and a work schedule is set at the beginning of the year.

Crafting Excellence: Your Responsibilities

• GP Operator position requires the operator to learn all jobs in the department.

• GP makes glass and mills it into powder for use in the enameling areas.

• Primary job functions include moving bulk bags of frit to and from inventory; loading material into the batching system; preparation of ground coat slurry; preparation of white and colored enamel powders for the enameling areas.

• GP Operators: are on their feet most of the day; work on their own for most of the jobs

• Must be able to operate a forklift.

• GP Operators are required to wear a respirator as part of their job and thus must be clean-shaven at all times.

• GP Operators do frequent bending and lifting (max 50 pounds) during the day.

• The GP department is located in a 4 story building, so climbing stairs to get to the various jobs is required.

Youll Love Working Here

• Health insurance with premiums as low as $20 per month, dental and vision insurance, and company-paid disability and life insurance starting on Day 1.

• 401k plan with company match and pension, plus voluntary benefits such as identity protection and pet insurance.

• Up to 10 paid holidays annually after 60 days and up to 2 weeks of paid vacation in your first year.

• Discounts on Kohler products.

• Tuition assistance for advanced education.

• Opportunities for growth and career advancement

Ready to make a bold impact? Here's the qualifications we are looking for:

Skills/Requirements

• Must be able to work in the US without restriction or sponsorship.

• Effective communication skills for manufacturing production processes.

• Must be at least 18 years old.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

• 1+ year of manufacturing, industrial, or warehouse experience preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Physical Capability: Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation including but not limited to bending, lifting, and pushing weight.

• Screening: Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.