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Your role at Clorox:

Kingsford Manufacturing in Belle, Missouri is proud to be a producer of 100% American-made charcoal briquets. Kingsford is the leading manufacturer of charcoal in the United States and our charcoal has become synonymous with authentic grilling, good food and most importantly, good times.

Starting Hourly Rate - Effective 12/23/24 the starting hourly rate is $21.95 plus $0.80 shift differential on the night shift. After qualifying in the role, the base pay rate increases to $22.61 per hour.

Work Schedule –
12-hour shifts
14-day rotation (2 weeks of day shift, followed by 2 weeks of night shift)
2-2-3 schedule
Week 1 (Day Shift 7am – 7pm): 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on
Week 2 (Day Shift 7am – 7pm): 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off
Week 3 (Night Shift 7pm – 7am): 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on
Week 4 (Night Shift 7pm – 7am): 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off

In this role, you will:

The Production Worker is responsible for the processing, manufacture, packaging, storing and distribution of charcoal briquettes. The Production Worker may be assigned to work in any of these areas of the plant:

• Retort – In the Retort department we convert wood waste to char that goes into the charcoal briquettes

• Manufacturing – In the Manufacturing department we combine the char and other raw materials to create the charcoal briquette

• Packaging – In the Packaging department we operate machines that package finished charcoal briquettes into bags

• Warehouse – In the Warehouse we store finished bags of charcoal briquettes for shipments to customers or other warehouses

Essential Functions:

• Press control buttons to activate machinery and equipment

• Turn controls to adjust and regulate machine function as well as flow, speed, and temperature

• Clean, oil, and make minor adjustments or repairs to machinery and equipment

• Move materials, supplies, components, and finished products between storage and work areas

• Pour, scoop, or dump specified ingredients into sections of machine prior to starting machines

• Feed ingredients and products into machines by hand or conveyor and unload finished packaged product

• Disassemble equipment to repair it or to replace parts

• Monitor the production line, watching for problems such as pile-ups or jams or defects

• Stop or reset machines when malfunctions occur, clear machine jams, remove defective or substandard materials or products

• Examine, measure, and weigh materials or products to verify conformance to standards

• Package the product in the form in which it will be sent out

• Stock and sort product for packaging or filling machine operation, and replenish packaging supplies

• Operate palletizing equipment to wrap finished products on pallets for site warehouse storage or shipping and distribution

• Operate powered industrial trucks to move materials and products around the facility, including loading finished product into trailers

• Operate heavy equipment including bulldozers to move materials around the facility

What we look for:

In order to be considered for employment, applicants must attach a current resume in Word or PDF format. Do not attach an image to your application.

If you need assistance with creating a resume, you may seek in-person assistance at your nearest Missouri Job Center. The nearest Missouri Job Center to the Belle plant is located at 1107 Kingshighway in Rolla.

We believe that the fundamental vitality and strength of our plant lies in our people. We operate in a mutually respectful way that values diversity in each other and creates an environment of teamwork, cooperation and open, candid communication. We lead with and are led by our purpose to champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We make decisions that are rooted in our values of Do The Right Thing, Put People at the Center and Play to Win.

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives .

Benefits we offer to help you be well and thrive:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
• Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
• Flexible work environment, depending on your role
• Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
• Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.