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 (available upon hire)
- 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
Skills/Requirements
Additional Requirements
- Physical Capability: Ability to perform the essential duties of the position, including bending, lifting, and pushing weights of up to 35 pounds occasionally. Physical ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Screening: Successful completion of a drug screen and background check.
- Reliability: Consistent attendance and work performance.
- Safety Compliance: Follow all safety policies and procedures.
- 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.
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.
