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Welch Packaging Group Inc

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Ashtabula, Ohio

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for operating machinery and performing manual labor to create finished products while maintaining production standards. The role involves setting machine specifications, troubleshooting production issues, and ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

You have at least one year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with previous experience in corrugated manufacturing being preferred. You must be able to work safely, adhere to all safety policies, and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Machine operation

Production standards

Safety procedures

Corrugated manufacturing

Cycle counting

Forklift operation

Job Description

Description

SUMMARY

Mon-Fri 6am-2pm

OT Available

Responsible for helping to create finished products by assisting with machine operation, manual labor, and maintaining production standards. Production Associates will also be responsible for following all safety procedures

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Actively engaged to meet daily customer demand and production schedule.
  • Ensure safety standards are maintained at all times.
  • Setup and adjust machine settings to meet product specifications.
  • Troubleshoot problems throughout production run.
  • Checks and assures box quality, including, but not limited to lose liner, warp, correct size, and print.
  • Adhere to production schedule. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Production Lead.
  • Performs job in a safe, efficient and productive manner, while maximizing the utilization of equipment at available capacity and speed.
  • Train and assist assistant and helper with job duties on the machine.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
  • Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
  • Follows all company, local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
  • Other tasks as assigned

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

1+ years in a manufacturing/production environment

Ability to work safely adhering to all safety processes and policies.

Previous experience in a CORRUGATED manufacturing / production environment

Previous experience with cycle counting preferred

Forklift Experience a plus

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

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

  • Strong written and oral communication. 
  • Organization and attention to detail. 
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills. 
  • Time management. 
  • Systems analysis. 
  • Mathematical and deductive reasoning. 
  • Critical thinking. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSCIAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and communicate with team members. 
  • 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:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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.

Disclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.

Welch Packaging is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran

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Welch Packaging Group Inc

Welch Packaging is a family-owned business that has grown into a network of custom corrugated manufacturing companies. Founded in 1985 as Elkhart Container, today Welch Packaging serves customers from 26 corrugated business units and 1 distribution business concentrated in the Midwest, Midsouth, and expanding into the Mid-Atlantic. All business units in the Welch family are united by a common cause: To make a difference in their customers’ business, their associates’ lives, and the communities where they operate. Welch Packaging specializes in creating “Ultimate Corrugated Experience” for local customers, providing industrial packaging, retail-ready packaging, assembly, and fulfillment services. To learn more about Welch Packaging check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahGT2XFrHYY
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