Value- Utility - 1st Shift

We got our start over 125 years ago when Joseph Lodge founded the Blacklock Foundry in South Pittsburg, TN. His scrappy, hardworking spirit continues to lead us today. As a team, we believe cast iron is for everyone. We’re dedicated to manufacturing American-made cookware that we’re proud to use in our very own homes and excited to bring to kitchens, backyards, and campfires around the world.

Day in and day out, we work together to stay safe, have fun, and be better than we were the day before.

By now, you may have caught on to the fact that we’re serious about spreading the joys of cast iron. And while we’re always on the lookout for ways to innovate, we believe in the adage:
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That’s why we stand by a simple recipe of just iron and oil (no forever chemicals, since forever!). It’s also why we’re passionate about keeping our campus in our hometown of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, providing great jobs to our community. As we bring our cookware to the next generation of cast iron chefs, we’re looking for people to help us stay true to our roots every step of the way.

Does that sound like something you can get behind?

If you enjoy hands-on work and take pride in quality craftsmanship, this could be the role for you. Our Value-Add Utility Team Members support multiple stages of production operations by preparing cast iron cookware for customization, OEM work, assembly, and packaging. From finishing and seasoning to final packaging, you’ll help ensure our products meet the quality standards customers expect from Lodge Cast Iron.

This role is ideal for someone who works well in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, pays close attention to detail, and enjoys being part of a collaborative team.

Support finishing operations by inspecting, sorting, grinding, polishing, and staging castings for production

Evaluate product quality and identify first quality, second quality, or scrap materials

Operate finishing equipment including grinders, deburring tools, and polishing equipment

Assist with seasoning operations including oil application and oven-curing processes

Monitor product quality, oven timing, and material handling throughout production

Drill castings and complete handle assembly work using specialized fixtures and tools

Polish brass and stainless-steel components as needed

Package finished goods according to customer and retail specifications

Conduct final quality inspections to ensure products meet Lodge standards

Follow labeling, stacking, and palletizing procedures for shipment readiness

Maintain a clean and organized work environment while following safety and 5L guidelines

Collaborate with team members and leadership to support production goals and continuous improvement efforts

Perform all other duties as assigned

High school diploma or GED required

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical labor in a manufacturing environment

Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

Ability to work safely and effectively in a team-based environment

Experience in finishing, assembly, packaging, or manufacturing operations preferred

Experience in cast iron, cookware, or related manufacturing environments preferred

Basic understanding of quality inspection standards and manufacturing processes

Competitive Pay

Generous PTO and Sick Pay

Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Life, and Short-Term Disability)

On-Site Clinic and Fitness Center

401K Match and Deferred Profit Sharing Program

Quarterly Profit Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Scholarship Opportunity and Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount at Lodge Factory Store and Big Bad Breakfast

Safety, Holiday, and Celebration Dinners

Lodge Manufacturing does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or