ECP - Early Career Program

Welch Packaging Group Inc.
Bridgeview, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2024 CLOSED ON 5/14/2024

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Early Career Program Candidate

Salary - Full Time

Are you a recent college graduate or graduating soon and seeking to learn about leadership in a sales and Customer Service manufacturing environment?

From the beginning, Welch Packaging was created with the vision to make a difference in customers' business, associates' lives, and the community. We believe associate training and development is the foundation of our success. Our mission is to design and manufacture the Ultimate Corrugated Experience for our customer. Welch Packaging has a constant history of growth, since it began in 1985. Change is welcomed and encouraged for career development with compensation for performance. Being a part of our team will give you opportunities into our community involvement with different philanthropy events.
Beginning your career at Welch Packaging is about OPPORTUNITY. We provide the opportunity, you provide the willingness to learn, engage in our business, and take advantage of the training & development opportunities we created to enable your success. Learning the components of the business helps entry-level individuals within the Early Career Talent Program grow in leadership and business acumen that builds a strong foundation for multiple roles across our organization. As a participant in the Welch Packaging Early Career Talent Program, candidates will have an opportunity for exposure in production, customer service, sales, quality, design, and other critical roles that support our mission: "To Provide The Ultimate Corrugated Experience".

Qualifications include:
  • Bachelor's degree from a four-year College or University with a focus (but not limited to) in Business, Packaging, Leadership, Management, and Marketing/Sales.
  • Prior leadership or entrepreneurial experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Program model focuses on the following components:
  • Year 1: 3-6 Months: All Early Career Talent candidates will get firsthand exposure with our business by understanding the foundation that built the company today through a production rotation. This opportunity will provide training and development around key areas of Safety, Quality, and Productivity.
  • Year 1: 6-12 Months: Following the Production Rotation, ECT candidates will be placed in an initial functional role with Welch. Aligned to both your career path interests and needs of the business. Each ECT will be provided with the opportunity to experience department rotations through (but not limited too) Operations/Supervision, Design/Estimating, Customer Service, and Sales.

Throughout your first two years you will participate in many training and development courses that will provide you the knowledge to be successful in your position. You will gain an understanding of our business along with your individual strengths and areas of interest.

In addition to a competitive wage Welch offers competitive benefits package:
  • 50% match 401K up to 8% of your contributions
  • Up to $700 to your Health Savings Account
  • Paid Vacation
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision Plan
  • Life insurances

As a member of the Welch Packaging Early Career Talent Program, you will have an opportunity to join a Company that is focused not only on our continued growth of the Company, but the continued growth of our employees.

Welch Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Welch Packaging:
Headquartered in Elkhart, IN, Welch Packaging was started in 1985 with four employees. Since then, Welch has become one of the most dynamic independent packaging companies in the United States. Welch now has multiple sheet plants throughout the Midwest. Welch Packaging has grown from four employees to over one thousand employees.

With customers at the core of our business philosophy, we have a service discipline that makes us easy to do business with. Through organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit Welch Packaging continues to be a leader in custom packaging solutions.

Welch encourages associates to serve in a variety of civic and charitable organizations. The "Welch Way" involves giving back to our communities. On an annual basis, Welch Packaging contributes to a variety of charities and higher education in the communities in which we serve.

At Welch Packaging, we believe in building boxes, but we don't believe in putting our associates into them! Welch hires people who fit our business culture - people with integrity, a commitment to customer service and a passion for success - and we teach them the packaging business through a comprehensive individualized training and placement program. Welch looks for life-long learners committed to making a difference in the world through their work. Come grow with us!

Interested candidates with strong work ethic, customer focus, and initiative to succeed in a fast-paced environment are encouraged to apply! All candidates for this position are subject to an authorized background check and drug screen. The candidate must pass both to become a Welch Packaging Team Member.

Salary : $59,800 - $75,700

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