
Production Associate - 1st Shift at Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (Wooster, OH)
Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.· Wooster, OH· $20–$24/hr·
Role details
Salary
$20–$24/hr
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time
Job description
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
Why work at Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.
- 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.