Production Associate - 2nd Shift

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI); Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Bonus plan

Employee stock ownership opportunity

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Cedar Falls, IA is seeking a full-time operational assistant. The role involves safely running corrugated converting equipment, following safety procedures, and managing production-related tasks. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and possess strong teamwork and problem-solving skills. A commitment to quality work and dependability is essential. The company provides competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• Quality and results-oriented work ethic.
• Demonstrates a professional attitude.
• 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.
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out written/oral/graphic instructions.
• Ability to solve problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all activities associated with running corrugated converting equipment.
• Follow established safety rules and maintain order in the work area.
• Record production statistics within ERP system.
• 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.

Skills

Ability to understand verbal and written instructions

Ability to read a tape measure

Teamwork

Dependability

Problem-solving

Problem solving

Tape measure reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Work Schedule

• 2nd Shift: 2:30pm – 1:00am Monday-Thursday

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.