Production Associate- 1st Shift

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.
Syracuse, NY
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Production workers with attention to detail and equipment operation skills will find this hands-on role in the corrugated manufacturing industry.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with experience in manufacturing equipment operation and a track record of following safety protocols
    — “Practice all safety rules and regulations”
  • Individuals who thrive in team-based environments and can adapt to a structured workflow
    — “Works well with others in a team setting”
  • People with strong data entry skills and familiarity with ERP systems
    — “Record production statistics within our ERP system”

Things to consider

  • The role requires significant physical labor and on-site presence in Syracuse, NY
    — “stand, walk and communicate with others (both speaking and listening) - regularly”
  • Candidates must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly
    — “lift and/or move up to 50 pounds - regularly”
  • The work schedule includes a compressed week with shorter Friday hours
    — “Mondays-Thursdays 5:00AM-3:30PM- Fridays; 5:00AM-1:30PM”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with manufacturing machinery and safety compliance in your resume and interview responses
    — “Responsible for assisting in all activities associated with safely running our corrugated converting equipment”
  • Showcase your accuracy in measurements and ability to follow instructions in your application materials
    — “Ability to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy”
  • Emphasize your dependability and results-focused mindset in your resume and interview
    — “Shows dependability on the job”
  • Demonstrate your ability to solve problems with concrete variables in standardized situations during interviews
    — “Ability to solve problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • safe equipment operation
  • neat work area
  • accurate production statistics
  • timely task completion
Typical background
high school diploma or GED preferred

Skills & requirements

Required

Safety RulesISO PoliciesProduction StatisticsEquipment OperationRaw Material HandlingERP System UsageTeamwork

Preferred

Corrugated Converting EquipmentProduction Planning

Stack & domain

Safety RulesISO PoliciesProduction CardsConverting MachinesRaw MaterialsProduction StatisticsERP SystemDependabilityProfessional AttitudeEven-tempered ResponseCommon Sense UnderstandingProblem-solvingCorrugated ConvertingManufacturing

About the role

Original posting from Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. via Lever

Position Purpose:

Responsible for assisting in all activities associated with safely running our corrugated converting equipment, including setup, operation, and cleanup.

Work Schedule:

1st Shift:  Mondays-Thursdays 5:00AM-3:30PM- Fridays; 5:00AM-1:30PM

Duties:

Practice all safety rules and regulations

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

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 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.

Compensation:

$20.00 – $23.00 per hour, quarterly bonuses!

Source: Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. careers (Lever)

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