Production Associate First Jobs in Elizabethtown, KY

At A. Stucki Company, we’re all about innovation, engineering excellence, and keeping the rail industry on track—literally! Founded in 1911, we’ve evolved into a powerhouse of businesses delivering cutting-edge parts and services for rail systems worldwide. From dynamic control products and brake system components to springs, bearings, and track infrastructure, we’ve got rail covered. But we don’t stop there—our services include remanufacturing, repair and more. Over a century strong, we’re redefining what it means to move the world forward, one railcar at a time.

What sets us apart?

Global Impact: Be part of a team that's making waves on a global scale. Your work at A. Stucki Company will contribute to solutions that transcend boundaries and impact lives.

Collaborative Culture: We value teamwork and collaboration. Our open-door policy ensures that your ideas are not only heard but valued. Together, we build the future.

Continuous Learning: Embrace a culture of continuous improvement. At A. Stucki Company, we invest in your professional development, providing resources and opportunities to help you reach new heights.

Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate differences and believe in the strength of diversity. Join a workplace that encourages individuality and values the unique perspectives each team member brings.

This person will be responsible for a variety of different duties in a manufacturing environment, primarily reconditioning of railcar-related components. In this role you will interact with multiple levels of professionals and spend most of your day in an industrial setting performing general labor on a production line. This position calls for a highly motivated self-starter who can wear many hats, work at a fast pace, and wants to work hard every day. We are ideally looking for someone who has a background in industrial labor, but it is not required for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Break down, clean, inspect, repair, replace, and reassemble rail car bearing components according to established work instructions and quality standards.
• Operate or work around production equipment and tools required for the assigned work area.
• Handle, position, move, load, and unload bearing components and materials throughout the production process.
• Perform repetitive production tasks at the pace required to meet safety, quality, and production expectations.
• Rotate between production work areas or job assignments based on business and staffing needs, when trained and qualified.
• Follow all required safety procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, injuries, equipment concerns, and quality issues to management.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation and production area.
• Work effectively as part of a team and support daily quality and production goals.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• 1-2+ years of previous work experience in manufacturing, industrial labor, warehouse, or other physically demanding work is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand and/or walk for the majority of a 10+ hour shift.
• Frequently bend, stoop, reach, grip, grasp, push, pull, and use hands and arms repetitively throughout the shift.
• Consistently lift and handle components weighing up to 30 pounds without assistance throughout a 10+ hour shift.
• Consistently push and pull up to 75 pounds without assistance throughout a 10+ hour shift.
• Perform repetitive production movements for extended periods while maintaining required safety, quality, and production standards.
• Work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment that may include periods of extreme heat and extreme cold.
• Wear required PPE and safely work around industrial equipment, machinery, grease, oils, and other materials used in the manufacturing process.

Schedule:

• Dayshift: 6am – 6pm. Will work a 36/48 hour weekly rotating schedule. That is 3 12 hour shifts one week, and 4 12 hour shifts the next.

Pay: $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Pay Schedule: Paid weekly!
• Health Coverage: The company covers 80% of medical, dental, and vision premiums, ensuring comprehensive healthcare for you and your family.
• Retirement Savings: Enjoy immediate full vesting in our 401(k) plan, with a generous company match to support your financial future.
• Life Insurance: Receive company-paid life insurance for peace of mind and security.
• Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays, plus paid vacation, and sick time available in your first year.
• Work-Life Balance: Supportive benefits designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.