Kiln Spray Ware Handler

Location: Onsite - Brownwood, Texas 

Competitive Compensation: Starting at $20.40 per hour, with an additional $1.00 per hour for night shifts.  

Shift Needed: 11 pm - 7:30 am on a Sunday - Thursday schedule.       

Opportunity 
Are you ready to build a career you can be proud of? Kohler Co. manufacturing teams are hiring! We’re looking for passionate individuals to join a culture dedicated to safety and innovation, with opportunities for advancement within our Brownwood location. 

We are looking to fill our Kiln Spray Ware Handler position within our Vitreous division. This position will be based at our Brownwood, TX location, where we specialize in manufacturing high-quality bathroom products, including luxury bathtubs and toilets. 

Crafting Excellence: Your Responsibilities 

• Survey the ware handling system constantly. 

• Report any malfunction of the ware handling system to the kiln operator – or to supervision. · Assist in the repairs as required. 

• Assist in the loading and pushing of kiln cars to maintain the kiln schedule. 

• Operate forklift truck as required. 

• Clean and maintain work areas, machines, etc. as required during and at the end of the shift. 

• Complete required documentation necessary to maintain accurate inventory and payroll records. 

• Measure, understand, act on and report quality and operations information. 

• Understand, act on and communicate internal and external customer requirements and organization goals. 

• Assist co-workers as required. 

• Perform minor maintenance and report abnormalities. 

• Take initiative to address all process and equipment malfunctions and problems. 

• Recommend and assist in process and equipment improvements. 

• Participate and/or lead workshops using KOS tools and techniques.Maintain knowledge of and follow all safety regulations in effect. 

• Engage in learning activity to upgrade skill sets, both interpersonal and technical. 

• Understand, interpret and act on necessary forms of visual management systems, such as kanban, or direct pull to achieve production objectives. 

•  Perform all duties as assigned by supervision 

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

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

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

• Pension Plan. 

• 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: 

Key Qualifications 

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

• Effective communication skills for manufacturing production processes. 

• Must be at least 18 years old. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• 1 year of manufacturing experience. 

• Requires moderate physical demand.  

• Requires ability to process a designated number of units.  

• Must be able to work scheduled overtime.  

• Possibility of reduced work hours. 

• Must have the ability to follow general instructions. 

• Must have a working knowledge of ware handling system and loading of kiln cars. 

• Must be able to work in hot/dirty/dusty environments.