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Welch Packaging Group, Inc.

Production Associate

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Batavia, IL, USA
Junior
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Batavia, IL, USA
Junior
Performs production and assembly tasks while following safety and quality procedures, meeting build-rate and delivery targets, maintaining plant housekeeping, and collaborating with facility teams. Duties may include assembling, stacking, wrapping, stapling, gluing, labeling, and taping boxes. Requires attention to detail, communication, problem-solving, and the ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly and stand for 8–10 hours.
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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.

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