Production & Material Handling Associate

Accurate Paper Box Co; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Accurate Paper Box in Knoxville, TN is seeking a dependable General Laborer to support our manufacturing and warehouse operations. The role focuses on removing excess paperboard from die-cut carton sheets so the finished cartons can move to the folder-gluer department, while assisting with material handling and shipping tasks.

You will work with handheld tools, stand for long periods, lift and move materials, maintain a clean, safe work area, and follow all safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing, warehouse, or general labor experience preferred, but not required.
• Hand truck, pallet jack, and/or forklift experience preferred; training is available.
• Material handling, warehouse, inventory management, shipping and receiving experience preferred.
• Comfortable using handheld tools and performing physical work.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift, bend, reach, push, and pull throughout the shift.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to maintain a steady work pace.
• Able to follow instructions and work safely around production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Strip excess paperboard from die-cut carton sheets.
• Use a handheld pneumatic tool, similar to a small jackhammer, to remove scrap material.
• Separate, stack, and move finished cartons without damaging product.
• Assist with material handling, inventory, warehouse, shipping, and receiving activities.
• Move raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility as needed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Assist with other general labor and production duties as assigned.
• Follow all safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Hand truck

Pallet jack

Forklift

Material handling

Inventory management

Shipping and receiving

Physical stamina

Safety procedures

Tools

Air-powered stripping tool

Job description

Accurate Paper Box in Knoxville, TN is seeking a dependable General Laborer to support our manufacturing and warehouse operations. The role focuses on removing excess paperboard from die-cut carton sheets so the finished cartons can move to the folder-gluer department, while assisting with material handling and shipping tasks.

You will work with handheld tools, stand for long periods, lift and move materials, maintain a clean, safe work area, and follow all safety procedures.