Job Description:

Batesville is looking for a Production Associate to join our team in  Kutztown, PA. As a Production Associate you will be responsible for product assembly, proper care and handling of inventory and always following safe practices and standard work procedures.

 

What Batesville Offers You:  

• 2 weeks vacation, 11 paid holidays, 6 paid sick days

• 3% Annual Bonus eligibility 


• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, which includes MD Live, RX help center, Medical Advocate Program, short term disability, among others. 


• Generous 401K Matching Program – 3% (base pay) automatic contribution + $.50  for each additional dollar saved on the first 6% of pay saved* 


• Competitive pay 

• Opportunities for development and advancement 


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  Batesville is a family: This is not just a job. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future. 

What you’ll do: 

• Production assembly line to assemble caskets


• Maintain a clean work environment and all applicable equipment


• Assist in the achievement of departmental and company goals


• Perform line work as required to meet production demands and simple assembly with basic hand tools


• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve company performance


• Tooling used: Glue guns, staple guns, regular hand drill, power drill and other items


• Other duties may be assigned 

 

 

Basic Requirements: 

• Minimum Education 


• Minimum years of specific experience required 


• These should be objective.  

Great to Haves: 

• Dependable, honest, quick learner, good communication skills and team player 


• Ability to work a flexible schedule including any days, shift, and weekends to ensure that the customer demand is met 


• Ability to perform and interpret computer and RF functions 


• Ability to learn new skills at a fast pace 


• Forklift experience preferred 

• Basic computer skills 

 

Physical Demands: 

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. 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 regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 25lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee’s ability to see near and far distances.  

 

Who we are:  

A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself from all others through our commitment to quality, service and innovation. For more than 100 years, Batesville has been dedicated to serving the needs of licensed funeral professionals and helping families honor the lives of those they love.® With annual revenues of approximately $600 million, Batesville is a leader, providing a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization offerings, profit-enhancing merchandising systems and leading-edge technology solutions. 

  

At Batesville, our associates are our strongest asset, and we strive to attract, hire and develop the best and brightest to ensure our place in the future. Batesville has a strong culture of achievement, which is underpinned by these five core values: 

• Individual worth and integrity 


• Excellence in execution 


• Spirit of continuous learning and improvement 


• Courage 

• Customer focus and partnership 

 

What Sets Us Apart: 

 

Making a difference: Helping families honor the lives of those they love® isn’t just our mission. It’s why we do what we do every day to make every Batesville product the best it can be. 

 

Development is a priority: We promote learning and development from Day 1. From our Experience Batesville onboarding program to self-guided courses on Batesville University, there are opportunities to advance your skills. We encourage associates to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help drive career-focused discussions and advancement.  

 

Putting customers first: We value the funeral professionals’ role in serving families and are committed to doing our part to ensure their success.  

 

We Have Fun! We work hard, but when it’s time to play, we get creative – and competitive. Whether it is a kickball tournament or football toss, our Tree is Me team provides engagement activities to bring people together across the organization. 

 

We Give Back: We support our communities by assisting in fundraising events and volunteer programs to help those in need. 

*These services are not available at all Batesville locations.  

 

Batesville is an operating company of Hillenbrand. Hillenbrand (www.Hillenbrand.com) is a global diversified industrial company with businesses that serve a wide variety of industries around the world. We pursue profitable growth and robust cash generation to drive increased value for our shareholders. Hillenbrand's portfolio includes industrial businesses such as Coperion, Milacron Injection Molding & Extrusion, and Mold-Masters, in addition to Batesville, a recognized leader in the death care industry in North America. Hillenbrand is publicly traded on the NYSE under "HI." 

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