Demo

ECP - Early Career Program

Welch Packaging Group Inc.
Elkhart, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/8/2025
Early Career Program Candidate


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 Professional Program grow in leadership and business acumen that builds a strong foundation for multiple roles across our organization. As a participant, the 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 Program candidates will get first hand 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, ECP candidates will be placed in an initial functional role with Welch. Aligned to both your career path interests and needs of the business. Each ECP 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.

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a ECP - Early Career Program?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the ECP - Early Career Program career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$40,922 - $54,146
Income Estimation: 
$53,120 - $69,174
Income Estimation: 
$50,113 - $64,377
Income Estimation: 
$61,656 - $78,069
Income Estimation: 
$59,875 - $77,824
Income Estimation: 
$47,274 - $61,658
Income Estimation: 
$83,358 - $103,871
Income Estimation: 
$71,548 - $88,918
Income Estimation: 
$63,993 - $81,891
Income Estimation: 
$76,263 - $101,711
Income Estimation: 
$35,403 - $45,149
Income Estimation: 
$51,902 - $64,610
Income Estimation: 
$46,685 - $59,878
Income Estimation: 
$43,603 - $55,670
Income Estimation: 
$51,669 - $66,452
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Welch Packaging Group Inc.

Welch Packaging Group Inc.
Hired Organization Address Romulus, MI Full Time
Corrugated Sales Representative Base Commission - Full Time Home Office in Eastpointe, Centerline, Roseville area ideall...
Welch Packaging Group Inc.
Hired Organization Address Columbus, OH Full Time
Electric Maintenance Technician Hourly - Full Time About Welch Packaging: Headquartered in Elkhart, IN, Welch Packaging ...
Welch Packaging Group Inc.
Hired Organization Address Toledo, OH Full Time
General Production- 1st SHIFT Hourly - Full Time About Welch Packaging: Headquartered in Elkhart, IN, Welch Packaging wa...
Welch Packaging Group Inc.
Hired Organization Address Elkhart, IN Full Time
Summary: Assist in accurately maintaining all processes and safeguarding the assets related to accounts receivables. Key...

Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other ECP - Early Career Program jobs in the Elkhart, IN area that may be a better fit.

Early Childhood Educator

Foundations for Early Childhood Excellence, Elkhart, IN

Lead Toddler Teacher

Pleasant View Early Learning, Warsaw, IN

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!