Assembler
About The Position
The Assembler builds and finishes corrugated packaging and related products using approved assembly methods, hand tools, adhesives, fasteners, and material-handling equipment. The role supports short-run and value-added production by following job specifications, maintaining product quality, and keeping work moving safely through the assembly area. Success requires consistent workmanship, accurate counts, attention to dimensions and customer requirements, and dependable performance in a fast-paced production environment. This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work takes place in a corrugated manufacturing and warehouse environment, with exposure to moving mechanical equipment, powered industrial trucks, noise, seasonal temperature changes, and paper dust. Designated hearing protection and other required personal protective equipment must be used. Work priorities and production demands may change throughout the shift. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and evaluates qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Ability to read and interpret production specifications, work instructions, load tags, layouts, or other job documentation applicable to the role.
- Ability to read a tape measure to 1/16 inch.
- Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced corrugated manufacturing environment.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime as production needs require.
- Attention to detail and focused concentration.
- Ability to complete tasks requiring a particular speed or productivity quota.
- Ability to adhere to process protocol and apply established protocols in a timely manner.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including prolonged standing and walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitive hand and arm motions, and repetitive lifting as assigned.
Nice To Haves
- 0–2 years of manufacturing, assembly, packaging, or related production experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Review work instructions, samples, drawings, and production priorities before each job; confirm materials, quantities, and assembly method.
- Assemble finished products using approved methods such as folding, laminating, gluing, taping, stapling, or fastening while protecting products from damage.
- Measure and verify product dimensions, orientation, print, and assembly features against job specifications; stop and escalate nonconforming product.
- Maintain accurate counts and organized work-in-process so completed quantities, scrap, and rework can be identified and communicated.
- Operate approved hand tools and light production equipment safely and promptly report damaged tools or unsafe conditions.
- Stack, pack, unitize, and move finished product according to load configuration and handling requirements.
- Meet expectations for output, accuracy, scrap, and safe work practices while maintaining consistent workmanship.
- Keep the work area supplied, clean, and orderly; promptly communicate material shortages, quality concerns, equipment issues, or production delays.
- Support changeovers, cleanup, and other production areas as trained to help meet daily schedule requirements.
- Complete special projects and assignments as business dictates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
