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.