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Production Associate-Morehead Mill

Independent Stave Company
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 17 Feb 2026
💰 $40,000/yr

About the role

 Morehead Mill is currently hiring full-time Manufacturing Associates for first and second shift. As a Manufacturing Associate, you will perform various functions or roles as material handlers, machine operators, and production & general labor positions. Depending on the shift and production bonuses earned at Morehead Mill, a typical new hire can quickly earn an additional $2.00 an hour on top of their starting pay. 

 As a Manufacturing Associate, your team relies on your efforts. Therefore, you will need to be reliable and punctual and regularly perform physical and repetitive tasks that support your production and team's goals.

  Day-Shift Schedule: 10-hour shifts - Starting pay $20.74/hr
Monday-Thursday 6:30 am - 5:00 pm
Second Shift Schedule: 10-hour shifts  - $1.74 Shift Differential
Monday - Thursday 6:30pm - 5:00 am 

  
Other Benefits Provided 

  • Weekly pay
  • Health Insurance after 30 days
  • Shift differential-$1.74 on nights
  • Quarterly perfect attendance incentives
  • Yearly clothing & boot allowances 
  • Prescription safety glasses allowance
  • Annual years of service gifts
  • Christmas and Birthday gifts
  • Annual company picnic for you and your family

 

Essential Duties Performed by a Manufacturing Associate 

  • Keep up with fast-paced workplace and production speeds.
  • Enjoys hands-on work
  • Follow all company safety and quality requirements.
  • Work cooperatively with other employees and supervisors.
  • Regular and consistent attendance.

 

Employee Benefits
Independent Stave Company offers competitive compensation and benefits to employees at each of our facilities.

Domestic benefits include: 

  • Medical Insurance-available after 30 days
  • Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • HSA
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid & Unpaid Time Off 
  • 401(k) 

*Some benefits are only available to full-time employees or after designated waiting periods.

 Our Culture
Our people are passionate about their craft and take pride in their contribution to the wine and spirits industry, supporting our mission to craft world-class oak barrels and other cooperage products so that our employees, customers and communities' flourish.

 Independent Stave Company is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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