Production Associate

Position: Production Associate

Company: TOPPAN Packaging Americas

Location: Waynesville, NC

Wage: $18.76 per hour

Shift: 12‑hour day shift

While reporting to the Shift Supervisor, as an inspector packer you will be responsible for packing thermo‑formed trays quickly and safely.

• Retrieve parts from trim press
• Place parts in specified relationship to each other
• Inspect stacks of parts for defects
• Place parts in bag, seal bag and place in corrugated boxes
• Tend machines, such as trim press and pack station parts handling equipment
• Cut and stack sheet when needed
• Grind sheet and trays as needed
• Build and/or stage all packaging material per Product Specification
• Fill out label and flow bills correctly
• Use pallet jacks to place skids of product in warehouse
• Assist Operator when starting line
• Help train new employees when necessary
• Follow all safety policies and procedures
• Must be able to correctly follow housekeeping policy
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• Other duties as requested by Supervisor
• Overtime required at times

• We expect you to be Toppan mission driven
• Previous experience in packing/warehousing is extremely helpful
• You have to have a “get it done” attitude and an urgency to resolve problems/tasks.
• To succeed in this role you will need excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working independently and managing multiple tasks simultaneously is needed.
• Being reliable, having good initiative, being committed, and being quality focused is a must.
• You will need to be able to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
• Having the ability to effectively work with a team in a fast‑paced environment is crucial to success.
• You will need to have the ability to read and understand manufacturing instructions.
• You will need to be able to perform repetitious duties, including stairs and standing for long periods of time.
• You will need to have the ability to work quickly while maintaining a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.
• No prior manufacturing experience required.

Excellent attendance is crucial for the team to achieve success. You must have a proven record of success in a fast‑paced environment. You must have the ability to work with various teams and have a good eye to spot defects in the packing line. You will take pride in your personal hands‑on and analytical abilities, organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing