Production associate

BML Batesville Manufacturing, LLC; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401K matching

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Batesville in Manchester, NH seeks a Production Associate to assemble caskets and handle inventory with care, following safety and standard work procedures.

You will join a family-like team focused on quality and service, with opportunities for development. The role requires weekend/overtime availability and a quick learner open to new skills. Join us to contribute to meaningful work and growth.

Qualifications

• Prior manufacturing or assembly experience preferred but not required.
• Must follow Safety Standards and Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble caskets according to safety and quality standards.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Be a team player who can work independently.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Job description

At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love®. Batesville has been named one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek for the third year in a row, reflecting our commitment to quality, integrity, and the trust families and funeral professionals place in us every day.

Your Role at Batesville: As a Production Associate, you will be responsible for product assembly, proper care and handling of inventory, and always following safe practices and standard work procedures.

How You’ll be Rewarded

Batesville is a family. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future. The expected pay for this role is $23.10 to $24.55 per hour with increases after 90 calendar days. Actual compensation within this range may be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, skills, experience, and location.

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more offered after 90 calendar days.
• Generous 401K Matching Program Opportunities for development and advancement.

What You’ll Do

• Build and assemble caskets according to safety and quality standards.
• Communicate effectively.
• Be a team player who can work independently.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• Ability to work weekends and overtime.
• Ability to follow Safety Standards and Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.

Nice to Haves

• Previous manufacturing or assembly experience preferred but not required.
• Dependable, honest, and quick learner, good communication skills and team player.
• Ability to learn new skills at a fast pace.

Physical Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee.
• Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• The employee may occasionally be required to crouch, or lift items as heavy as 50 lbs.
• This job may require the employee to see with clarity at both near and far distances.

Notice

Notice: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Who We Are

A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself from all others through our commitment to quality, service, and innovation. For more than 115 years, Batesville has been dedicated to serving the needs of licensed funeral professionals and helping families honor the lives of those they love®. With annual revenues of approximately $600 million, Batesville is a leader, providing a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization offerings, profit‑enhancing merchandising systems and leading‑edge technology solutions. At Batesville, our associates are our strongest asset. We strive to attract, hire, and develop the best and brightest to ensure our place in the future.

• Individual worth and integrity
• Excellence in execution
• Spirit of continuous learning and improvement
• Courage
• Customer focus and partnership

What Sets Us Apart

Making a difference: Helping families honor the lives of those they love® isn’t just our mission. It’s why we do what we do every day to make every Batesville product the best it can be.

Development is a priority: We promote learning and development from Day 1. From our Experience Batesville onboarding program to self-guided courses on Batesville University, there are numerous opportunities to advance your skills. We encourage associates to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help drive career‑focused discussions and advancement.

Putting customers first: We value the funeral professional’s role in serving families and are committed to doing our part to ensure their success.

We Have Fun! We work hard, but when it’s time to play, we get creative – and competitive. We provide numerous engagement activities to bring people together across the organization.

We Give Back: We support our communities by assisting in fundraising events and volunteer programs to help those in need.

*These services are not available at all Batesville locations.

Disclaimer

The above information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Batesville, we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal‑opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affiantative Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans. For more than 140 years, Batesville has supported funeral professionals in helping families remember and celebrate the lives of their loved ones. We know grieving families depend on us during life’s most difficult moments, and that responsibility shapes how we serve our customers and support one another every day. As a recognized leader in the North American deathcare industry, Batesville offers a comprehensive portfolio of burial, cremation, memorialization, and technology solutions that help families honor lives. Guided by a legacy of manufacturing excellence, product innovation, superior customer service, and reliable delivery, we provide funeral professionals with the resources and tools they need to serve families with care, dignity and respect.