Associate, Production – Bottling & Warehouse

Position Details

Why This Position Exists

This position owns the efficient execution of bottling line packout, component preparation, and warehouse operations for Oil-Chem Research Corp. / zMAX. The teammate in this role directly supports production throughput and order fulfillment accuracy, serving the production team, warehouse teammates, and ultimately the customers who depend on timely, accurate product delivery.

Without this position, production runs slow down, inventory accuracy deteriorates, and shipping errors increase. This role ensures that the bottling line runs on schedule, materials are staged and ready, inbound and outbound shipments are handled correctly, and the facility maintains the safety and organizational standards the team depends on.

Key Responsibilities

This teammate is responsible for the following accountability areas. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Bottling Line Packout Execution

Owns the accurate and efficient packout of finished products during production runs, ensuring each run meets daily targets with zero-defect packaging standards.

• Meets or exceeds daily production packout targets as established by the line lead

• Maintains zero-defect packaging standards with no quality rejections attributable to packout errors

• Minimizes unplanned downtime during production runs through proactive issue identification

In this area, this position:

• Decides Packout sequence and pacing adjustments within the production run to maintain throughput

• Decides When to flag a quality concern and pull product from the line for inspection

• Escalates Equipment malfunctions, extended downtime, or quality issues requiring line stoppage

2. Component Preparation & Line Readiness

Prepares all materials and components required for production runs, ensuring the line is staged and ready before each run begins to minimize setup delays and support smooth transitions between products.

• Components are staged accurately and completely before each production run

• Line setup delays attributed to component readiness are reduced quarter over quarter

• Transitions between product runs are executed without unplanned stoppages

In this area, this position:

• Decides Staging order and timing for component preparation based on the production schedule

• Decides Whether components meet quality standards before staging on the line

• Escalates Component shortages or supplier quality issues that may delay a scheduled run

3. Warehouse Receiving & Shipping Support

Assists with inbound receiving and outbound shipment processing, ensuring materials are accurately received, stored, verified, and shipped to maintain fulfillment timelines.

• Inbound materials are received, inspected, and stored accurately with no unresolved discrepancies

• Outbound orders are verified and processed on time with shipping error rate below established threshold

• Receiving and shipping documentation is completed accurately and filed same day

In this area, this position:

• Decides Acceptance or rejection of inbound shipments based on visual inspection and packing slip verification

• Decides Storage location and organization of received materials within warehouse layout standards

• Escalates Damaged shipments, significant quantity discrepancies, or orders that cannot ship by deadline

4. Inventory Accuracy & Control

Maintains accurate inventory records through regular cycle counts, physical inventory participation, and timely system updates, ensuring stock levels reflect reality.

• Inventory accuracy rate meets or exceeds established target (e.g., 98%+)

• Cycle counts and physical inventory counts are completed on schedule with no missed deadlines

• Discrepancies are identified and reported to the team leader within 24 hours of discovery

In this area, this position:

• Decides Count methodology and sequencing for assigned cycle count areas

• Decides When a discrepancy requires immediate recount versus documentation for review

• Escalates Systemic inventory variances, suspected loss or theft, or discrepancies exceeding defined thresholds

5. Facility Organization & Safety

Maintains a clean, safe, and organized production and warehouse environment, ensuring compliance with safety standards and contributing to a workspace that supports efficient operations.

• Full compliance with workplace safety standards with zero preventable safety incidents

• Storage areas are organized and labeled according to facility standards at end of each shift

• Hazards and maintenance needs are identified and reported same day

In this area, this position:

• Decides Daily cleaning priorities and organization tasks based on production schedule and facility condition

• Decides Whether a workspace condition requires immediate corrective action before work continues

• Escalates Safety hazards requiring facility maintenance, equipment repair, or policy-level decisions

Our Traits in This Position

Humble: This teammate moves fluidly between production and warehouse work without treating any task as beneath them. They follow established processes, accept perspective from line leads and teammates, and adjust their approach when something can be done better.

Driven: This teammate works with urgency to meet production targets and shipping deadlines. They do not wait to be told what to do next — when a run finishes, they are already preparing for the next one or moving to warehouse tasks that need attention.

Connected: This teammate communicates proactively with line leads, warehouse teammates, and leadership to keep operations running smoothly. They flag issues early, share relevant information without being asked, and contribute to a team environment where everyone knows what is happening on the floor.

How This Position Supports Our Mission

Our mission is to Exceed Expectations.

Care for Teammates: This position contributes to a safe, clean, and organized work environment where teammates can do their best work. Proper material handling, adherence to safety practices, and maintaining organized workspaces directly support the wellbeing of every teammate on the production floor and in the warehouse.

Be Remarkable: High-quality packout and accurate order fulfillment are what customers experience. This position ensures that the product leaving the facility meets the standard that defines the zMAX brand — every bottle, every shipment, every time.

Impact Community: By supporting timely and accurate product distribution, this position helps ensure that customers and partners receive what they need when they need it, strengthening the relationships and reputation that drive broader business success.

Continuously Improve: This teammate identifies discrepancies, flags process inefficiencies, and participates in inventory accuracy efforts that make operations better over time. Small improvements at the production and warehouse level compound into meaningful gains for the entire operation.

Growth from This Position

This position develops:

• Production operations knowledge including bottling, packout, and quality control processes

• Inventory management and warehouse operations skills including cycle counting and system-based tracking

• Equipment operation proficiency including forklift certification and production machinery familiarity

• Process discipline and attention to detail in a manufacturing environment

• Cross-functional coordination between production, warehousing, and shipping operations

These capabilities may support growth into:

• Senior Associate, Production – with expanded ownership of line operations or shift leadership

• Coordinator, Warehouse – with responsibility for inventory systems, receiving workflows, and shipping coordination

• Coordinator, Production – with ownership of scheduling, component sourcing, or quality assurance processes

Requirements

Equal Employment Opportunity

Speedway Motorsports is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Disclaimer: This description covers the general nature and level of work performed. It is not exhaustive. Other duties may be assigned. Leadership may modify duties as needs change. This is not an employment agreement.