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# Production Associate - 1st Shift at Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.

- **Company:** Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.
- **Location:** Cedar Falls, IA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-03-20
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/bcipkg/2ef582c8-3d7f-4a54-b316-7c4a9c72b439

## Job description

Work Schedule: 1st Shift:  6:00am-2:30pm Monday-Friday

Position Purpose: Responsible for assisting in all activities associated with safely running our corrugated converting equipment, including setup, operation and cleanup.

Duties: Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times Maintain work area in a neat and orderly condition Uphold all ISO policies and procedures in accordance with our Quality Policy Work from written instructions, diagrams and production cards Feed converting machines with raw materials Record production statistics within our ERP system Other tasks as assigned by supervisor Full-time role in a manufacturing setting

Desired Skills & Qualifications: High school diploma or GED preferred Ability to understand and follow both verbal and written instructions Ability to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy Works well with others in a team setting Shows dependability on the job Quality and results oriented Demonstrates a professional attitude and even-tempered response through interactions with others Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form Ability to solve problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations

Physical Demands: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:stand, walk and communicate with others (both speaking and listening) - regularly use hands to adjust, manipulate and feel product - frequently reach with hands and arms - frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl - frequently sit – occasionally  lift and/or move up to 50 pounds - regularly specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

About BCI: Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten Southern and Midwestern states, our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions.

BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, as well as a bonus plan and opportunity for 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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