Job description

Corrugated Production Associate

** Openings on 1st Shift ** Manufacturing Experience Preferred - Corrugated Experience a Plus **
** Hourly - Full Time **

About Welch Packaging:
Headquartered in Elkhart, IN, Welch Packaging was started in 1985 with four employees. Since then, Welch has become one of the most dynamic independent packaging companies in the United States. Welch now has multiple sheet plants throughout the Midwest. Welch Packaging has grown from four employees to over one thousand employees.

With customers at the core of our business philosophy, we have a service discipline that makes us easy to do business with. Through organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit Welch Packaging continues to be a leader in custom packaging solutions.

Welch encourages associates to serve in a variety of civic and charitable organizations. The "Welch Way" involves giving back to our communities. On an annual basis, Welch Packaging contributes to a variety of charities and higher education in the communities in which we serve.

At Welch Packaging, we believe in building boxes, but we don't believe in putting our associates into them! Welch hires people who fit our business culture -- people with integrity, a commitment to customer service and a passion for success -- and we teach them the packaging business through a comprehensive individualized training and placement program. Welch looks for life-long learners committed to making a difference in the world through their work. Come grow with us!

Interested candidates with strong work ethic, customer focus, and initiative to succeed in a fast paced environment are encouraged to apply! All candidates for this position are subject to an authorized background check and drug screen. The candidate must pass both to become a Welch Packaging Team Member.

In addition to a competitive wage, we offer competitive benefits package that includes a 50% match 401K up to 8% of your contributions, wellness incentives, contributions to your health savings account up to $700, 100% coverage on preventative care benefits including prescription medicines, medical, dental, vision, life and supplement life insurances.

Responsible for all activities associated with safe and productive operation of machines.

Key Responsibilities:
•Follows all safety procedures associated with machine center
•Prepares bottom and top sheets for units, prints load tags
•Responsible for unitization per customer specification
•Understands and participates as required in quality checks
•Work at pace set by the machine operator to achieve conformance to production schedule
•Read and follow shop order instructions
•Troubleshoot problems throughout production run
•Comply with all company policies and procedures
•Maintains high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping in work area
•Other duties as assigned
*Duties may vary depending on location

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing / production environment
• Proven ability to work SAFELY adhering to all safety processes and policies
• Ability to work a flexible schedule on occasion to support operational and business needs
• Ability to work either individually or in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Experience / certification for operating Forklift is a plus

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and communicate with team members. Could be subject to standing or walking for extended periods of time. The employee frequently is required to use hands, reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to ambient temperatures. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Employees are required to wear PPE which includes, but is not limited to: Steel toed shoes, eye- glasses and hearing protection.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lincoln, IL 62656: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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