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# Operations Trainee at Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.

- **Company:** Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.
- **Location:** Rochester, NY
- **Compensation:** $26–$30/hr
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-26
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/bcipkg/3c527a81-47c3-403a-a740-f05526647e48

## Job description

Rochester, NY | Production |  Full-Time / On-Site Reports To: Plant Manager Department: Production Schedule- 1st Shift Position Summary Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is seeking a motivated Business Trainee to join our Rochester manufacturing team. This is a 12-18 month development program designed to provide hands-on exposure to all areas of our corrugated packaging operations. The successful candidate will learn the day-to-day functions of manufacturing, safety, quality, production planning, equipment operations, and continuous improvement while preparing for future growth opportunities within the organization. This role is intended to develop candidates into future Production Supervisor and Plant Leadership Positions. Candidates should be willing to work flexible shift schedules and relocate for advancement opportunities within BCI if needed.

## About BCI

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve corrugated manufacturing facilities across ten states. We provide custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging, fulfillment, and logistics solutions. At BCI, we do more than make boxes. We create packaging solutions that shape impressions and influence perceptions. BCI offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off, holidays, bonus opportunities, and employee stock ownership.

## About Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: BCI is a U.S.-based manufacturer of corrugated packaging and retail display solutions, providing end-to-end design, production, and fulfillment services.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held, Established)
- **Headquarters**: Fairlawn, Ohio, USA
- **Founded**: 1958
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Corrugated packaging manufacturing, retail display solutions, contract packaging, industrial packaging, digital printing.
- Target customers: B2B – brands across food & beverage, consumer packaged goods, retail & grocery, industrial, building materials, and e-commerce.
- Mission or purpose statement: "To deliver innovative, performance-driven packaging built to protect products, elevate brands, and move merchandise at retail."

## Products & Services
- **Corrugated Packaging Manufacturing**: Custom boxes, e-commerce packaging, and shipping solutions produced with advanced flexographic and digital printing.
- **Retail POP Displays**: Full-pallet, half-pallet, and mini-pallet point-of-purchase displays designed to increase in-store visibility and sales.
- **Contract Packaging**: In-house assembly and packing of products into finished packaging, customized for client needs.
- **Digital Printing**: Short-run, high-speed digital printing for customization and quick turnaround.
- **Structural & Graphic Design**: End-to-end design services from concept through production, including structural engineering and high-impact graphics.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Over 65 years in business; nationwide manufacturing network spanning coast to coast; multiple facilities across the U.S.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available (privately held, no external funding disclosed)
- **Growth Signals**: Continued investment in technology and talent; recent expansion of digital printing capabilities; coast-to-coast footprint with facilities in locations like Cedar Falls, IA; Reno, NV; Sioux Falls, SD; Syracuse, NY; Greenville, SC; Rochester, NY.

## Competitive Advantages
- **American-made, end-to-end innovation**: Combined design, manufacturing, and fulfillment under one roof, using U.S.-sourced materials.
- **Advanced equipment**: Capabilities include 7-color printing, precision cutting, and digital printing for speed and customization.
- **Nearly 70-year track record**: Proven reliability and deep industry expertise.
- **Sustainability focus**: Commitment to recyclable materials, right-sized packaging, waste reduction, and responsible manufacturing without sacrificing performance.

## Strategic Focus
- **Sustainability**: Helping brands meet environmental goals through sustainable packaging solutions.
- **Technology & talent**: Continuous investment in advanced printing equipment and employee development to stay ahead of industry trends.
- **Nationwide capability**: Leveraging a coast-to-coast manufacturing network to serve regional and national customers with speed and consistency.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: BCI emphasizes a "performance-driven" culture where teamwork, craftsmanship, and innovation are valued. The company describes itself as a team of "makers, thinkers, and innovators."
- **Work model**: Most roles are on-site (manufacturing, design, engineering, logistics). Some hybrid positions exist (e.g., in Reno, NV). Corporate headquarters is in Fairlawn, OH.
- **Benefits package** (from careers page):
  - Bonus plans for all employees
  - Medical coverage with $0 deductible & $0 preventive care co-pays
  - Flexible spending accounts (medical and dependent care)
  - Dental and vision coverage
  - Life insurance
  - Short-term and long-term disability benefits
  - 401(k) with up to 3% match (50% on the first 6% of deferral)
  - Paid time off and 10 paid holidays
  - Educational assistance reimbursement
  - Opportunity to own BCI stock
- **Community involvement**: Donates to local organizations and awards college scholarships to employees' children.
- **Career growth**: Offers training, advancement opportunities, and a "build a career that’s built to last" philosophy.

## Sources
1. [BCI Careers Page](https://www.bcipkg.com/careers/)
2. [BCI Homepage](https://www.bcipkg.com/)
3. [BCI Job Listings on Lever](https://jobs.lever.co/bcipkg)
4. [BCI Corporate Fact Sheet](https://www.bcipkg.com/fact-sheet-bci-corporation/)
5. [BCI About Page](https://www.bcipkg.com/about/)

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