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Production Associate

Welch Packaging
Lebanon, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2026
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MACHINE OPERATORS

Fulltime M-F 6am to 2:30pm Overtime as required

Summary

Corrugated Experience Preferred Welch Packaging (Nashville Box)

Responsible for helping to create finished products by assisting with machine operation, manual labor, and maintaining production standards. Production Associates will also be responsible for following all safety procedures

Essential Functions

  • Actively engaged to meet daily customer demand and production schedule.
  • Ensure safety standards are maintained at all times.
  • Setup and adjust machine settings to meet product specifications.
  • Troubleshoot problems throughout production run.
  • Checks and assures box quality, including, but not limited to lose liner, warp, correct size, and print.
  • Adhere to production schedule. Reports any unusual scheduling issues to Production Lead.
  • Performs job in a safe, efficient and productive manner, while maximizing the utilization of equipment at available capacity and speed.
  • Train and assist assistant and helper with job duties on the machine.
  • Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
  • Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
  • Follows all company, local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
  • Other tasks as assigned.


Requirements/Qualifications

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Experience

2 years in a manufacturing/production environment

Ability to work safely adhering to all safety processes and policies.

Previous experience in a CORRUGATED manufacturing / production environment

Forklift Experience a plus

Proven ability to work SAFELY adhering to all safety processes and policies

Ability to work a flexible schedule on occasion to support operational and business needs

Specific Knowledge, Skills Or Abilities

  • Strong written and oral communication.
  • Organization and attention to detail.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Time management.
  • Systems analysis.
  • Mathematical and deductive reasoning.
  • Critical thinking.
  • Active learning.


For safety and operational efficiency, candidates must be able to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. This includes understanding safety instructions, operating procedures, and workplace signage.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift 50 pounds on a repeatedly on a regular basis.

Must be able to stand for 8-10 hours a day.

Bend, stand, squat, twist repeatedly.

Work Environment:

Loud Environment that requires hearing protection

Exposure to fumes or airborne particles

Manufacturing facility with machinery and equipment

occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme heat; and risk of electrical shock

Fast paced environment

Welch Packaging is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran.

Job Type: Full-time

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