Job Description

At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love®.

Batesville has been named one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek for three consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to quality, integrity, and the trust families and funeral professionals place in us every day.

We are currently seeking an Essentials Assembler to join our team in Memphis, TN.

Your Role at Batesville:

As an Essentials Assembler, you will be responsible for product assembly, proper care/handling of inventory, and always following safe practices and standard work procedures.

How You’ll be Rewarded:

• Batesville is a family. 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.
• The expected pay for this role is $18.37 per hour. Actual compensation within this range may be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, skills, experience, and location.
• IMMEDIATE ELIGIBILITY – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
• Generous 401K Matching Program
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for development and advancement

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure adherence to governmental regulations (DOT, OSHA) and company policies and procedures.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve company performance.
• Perform line work as required to meet production demands and simple assembly with basic hand tools.
• Maintain a clean work environment and all applicable equipment.
• Assist in the achievement of departmental and company goals.
• Complete miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Computer literacy skills
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Work a flexible shift as needed.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Nice to Haves:

• Ability to train/manage/lead/understand LEAN or CI activities and initiatives.
• Three years of Production Line experience.
• Forklift training with both sit down and standup lifts.

Physical Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform 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, or lift items as heavy as 50 lbs. This job may require the employee to see with clarity at both near and far distances.

Safety-Sensitive Position Notice:

This position has been designated as safety sensitive. Responsibilities may include operating vehicles or equipment, working in warehouse or production environments, handling hazardous materials, or performing other duties where safety is a critical component of the job. Employees in this role may be required to comply with company drug and alcohol testing policies and applicable federal, state, or local regulations.

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