Production Assistant

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Elkhart, IN, USA
In-Office
Junior
Logistics • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Work on a manufacturing line following safety and quality procedures to assemble and package products to spec. Maintain productivity, housekeeping, and teamwork while performing tasks such as assembling, stacking, wrapping, stapling, gluing, stickering, and taping. Meet physical demands including lifting, standing long periods, and working in a loud, fast-paced environment.
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SUMMARY

Work in a production environment following all safety procedures, quality processes and hitting our targeted build rates.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Follow proper safety procedures and processes
  • Responsible for ensuring the product being built is built to spec and 100% accurate 
  • Responsible for maintaining the highest level of productivity to ensure 100% on time delivery to our customers.
  • Responsible for maintaining the housekeeping standards of the plant
  • Responsible for working as a team with all team members of the facility. 
  • Day to day responsibilities may include some or all of the following assembling, stacking, wrapping, stapling, gluing, stickering, and taping boxes. 

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. 

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. 
  • Active learning.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

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.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a repeatedly on a regular basis. 
  • Must be able to stand for 8-10 hours a day. 
  • Bend, stand, squat, twist repeatedly.

Work Environment:

  • Loud Environment that requires hearing protection
  • Exposure to fumes or airborne particles
  • Manufacturing facility with machinery and equipment 
  • occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock
  • Fast paced environment

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.

Skills Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 1+ years in a manufacturing/production environment
  • Ability to follow safety procedures and adhere to safety processes and policies
  • 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
  • Active learning
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly
  • Ability to stand 8-10 hours per day
  • Ability to bend, squat, and twist repeatedly
  • Comfort working in loud environments requiring hearing protection
  • Ability to work around machinery, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and other manufacturing hazards
  • Ability to perform assembly-related tasks (assembling, stacking, wrapping, stapling, gluing, stickering, taping boxes)
  • Ability to maintain housekeeping standards of the plant
  • Work effectively as part of a team
  • Ensure products are built to spec and 100% accurate
  • Maintain productivity to ensure on-time delivery
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The Company
1,800 Employees
Year Founded: 1985

What We Do

Welch Packaging is a family-owned network of custom corrugated manufacturing companies founded in 1985. They specialize in creating the 'Ultimate Corrugated Experience' for local customers, providing industrial and retail-ready packaging solutions, as well as assembly and fulfillment services. Operating across the Midwest, Midsouth, and Mid-Atlantic regions, they focus on making a difference in their customers' businesses and local communities.

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