Production Associate -All Shifts

Salem Wood Products, a subsidiary of Independent Stave Company, is now hiring full-time positions for all shifts.  We have a variety of manufacturing positions and general labor roles available on both shifts. Starting pay is $17 - $20 per hour, depending on the shift.  If you are a highly motivated and self-driven individual, you will perform a variety of tasks in the processing of white oak staves used in the manufacturing of white oak barrels for the wine and spirits industry.  We provide competitive pay and benefits, including piece-rate or production-based pay opportunities.

Compensation:  $17.00 - $20.00 per hour to start.  Hourly raises are available after 30 days.

Day-Shift Schedule (6:30 am - 5:00 pm), Monday - Thursday

Night-Shift Schedule (6:30 pm - 5:00 am), Monday - Thursday

Essential Job Functions for a Production Associate

• Keep up with fast-paced workplace and production speeds


• Follow all company safety and quality requirements


• Work cooperatively with other employees and supervisors


• Regular and consistent attendance


• Ability to work in various body positions; bending, stooping, standing, and the ability to have coordinated pulling, pushing, grasping, reaching, and bilateral arm movements

Employee Benefits

Independent Stave Company offers competitive compensation and benefits to employees at each of our facilities. Domestic benefits include:

• Competitive pay & production & attendance bonuses


• Weekly pay


• Annual years of service raises


• Medical insurance- After 30-days (Deductible: $750 for single, $1500 for family)


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Life insurance


• Short-Term disability


• Long-Term disability


• Paid vacation


• Employee referral program


• 401(k)

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

Independent Stave Company is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.