Production Operator I

Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc.; Lynn (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. operates within Marmon Holdings, backing Berkshire Hathaway. This Production Operator I role can be assigned to stamping, assembly, or finish departments, performing routine tasks at a workbench or conveyor line.

The position typically requires 0–2 years of experience and emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency. You will contribute to a fast-paced production environment, follow standard instructions, and help assemble or process metal burial caskets with

Qualifications

• Dependable, flexible with strong observation for quality standards.
• High safety standards and ability to follow standard and complex instructions.
• Able to operate machinery, small and heavy, in a fast-paced environment.
• Lift or move materials, parts, or finished goods as required.

Responsibilities

• Dependable
• Flexible
• Excellent observation skills for quality standards
• High standards of safety
• Must have the ability to follow standard and complex instructions
• Perform in a fast‑pasted environment
• Operate machinery, small and/or heavy
• Lift or move materials, parts, or finished goods

Skills

Dependable

Flexible

Quality awareness

Safety minded

Instruction following

Fast-paced environment

Machinery operation

Material handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Wilbert Funeral Services, Inc. As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Position Overivew:

This position can be assigned to any of the three main production departments within the manufacturing facility.

• Stamping: The primary function of this department is to stamp the parts for the metal burial caskets using different types of presses depending on the part that is needed.
• Assembly: The primary function of this department is to weld and grind the stamped parts of the metal burial caskets.
• Finish: The primary function of this department is to install the finishing parts of the metal burial caskets. This includes, but not limited to, bed, mattress, fabric coverings, hardware, panels, etc.

Assembles minor products or components with a small number of details within routine and highly repetitive assembly operations. Typically works at a workbench or on a conveyer line.

Common tasks include checking, sorting, packaging, labeling, pasting, sniping, tying, or trimming either manually or by machine. Performs basic equipment adjustments, routine maintenance, and cleaning. May perform miscellaneous jobs such as moving assemblies/machines or cleaning floors.

Typically has 0‑2 years of experience and works under close supervision.

Typical job titles include: General Labor, Machine Operator, Maker/Packer, Assembler and Line Operator.

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings, which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway, you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. We’re excited for you to join us at Wilbert. For more than 140 years, Wilbert has partnered alongside funeral professionals to deliver meaningful memorial experiences that honor lives, support families, and build lasting trust.

As the only provider offering a complete portfolio of burial, cremation, memorialization, and Pierce by Wilbert embalming solutions, we bring unmatched breadth, expertise, and innovation to every aspect of memorial care. Our comprehensive approach empowers funeral professionals to meet the evolving needs of families with confidence, while ensuring every tribute is protected, preserved, and personalized. For generations, families have trusted Wilbert to help create meaningful tributes that protect, preserve, and honor the lives they remember.

Position Overivew:

This position can be assigned to any of the three main production departments within the manufacturing facility.

• Stamping: The primary function of this department is to stamp the parts for the metal burial caskets using different types of presses depending on the part that is needed.
• Assembly: The primary function of this department is to weld and grind the stamped parts of the metal burial caskets.
• Finish: The primary function of this department is to install the finishing parts of the metal burial caskets. This includes, but not limited to, bed, mattress, fabric coverings, hardware, panels, etc.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Dependable
• Flexible
• Excellent observation skills for quality standards
• High standards of safety
• Must have the ability to follow standard and complex instructions
• Perform in a fast‑pasted environment
• Operate machinery, small and/or heavy
• Lift or move materials, parts, or finished goods

Production Operator I will remain actively signed off on 0‑8 production-related jobs within their assigned department.

Education:

High School, GED, or equivalent is preferred.

Requirements:

• No experience is necessary, but experience in the following areas, but not limited to, are preferred.
  • Press Operator
  • Welding/Grinding
  • Sewing
  • Hand Tools

Physical Requirements:

• The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. Employee must be able to handle, lift, and load caskets up to approximately 100lbs.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and location of the position for which you’re applying.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.