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Falcon Plastics

Molding Technician

Lexington, TN

Sets up fixtures, work tables, box holders, sonic welders, hot stampers, additive feeders and other appropriate equipment. Performs daily assembly line set ups and teardown including sonic welders ...

Falcon Plastics

Molding Technician

Lexington, TN · On-site

Sets up fixtures, work tables, box holders, sonic welders, hot stampers, additive feeders and other appropriate equipment. * Performs daily assembly line set ups and teardown including sonic welders ...

Carlex Glass Company

Production Associate

Lebanon, TN

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

Includes the manual building and assembly of the box to put the glass into, filling the box with dunnage or foam, taping the box or container with a tape gun, applying a label to the box or envelope ...

Carlex

Production Associate

Lebanon, TN · On-site

$14.50 - $18.25/hr

Includes the manual building and assembly of the box to put the glass into, filling the box with dunnage or foam, taping the box or container with a tape gun, applying a label to the box or envelope ...

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How much do box assembly jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for box assembly in Tennessee is $13.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.21 and $15.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Box Assembly job?

A Box Assembly job involves constructing and assembling boxes or packaging materials for shipping, storage, or product protection. Workers may fold, tape, glue, or staple boxes according to specifications and ensure they meet quality standards. The role may also include inspecting materials, organizing supplies, and maintaining a clean work area. It requires attention to detail, manual dexterity, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

What can I expect from a typical workday as a Box Assembly worker?

As a Box Assembly worker, you can expect to spend most of your day assembling boxes or packaging materials, inspecting finished products for quality, and ensuring each box meets company standards. You’ll often work in a team environment on a production line, collaborating with colleagues and sometimes rotating between different assembly tasks to keep the workflow running smoothly. The job may require standing for extended periods and working at a steady pace to meet daily quotas. Additionally, you may be called upon to assist with inventory, labeling, or occasional machine operation, depending on the facility’s needs. This role provides great hands-on experience in manufacturing and can be a solid stepping stone for advancement within warehouse or production settings.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Box Assembly position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a Box Assembly role, you need attention to detail, manual dexterity, the ability to follow instructions, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with basic hand tools, box-forming equipment, and warehouse management systems is often beneficial. Strong teamwork, reliability, and time management are valuable soft skills that can set you apart in this position. These skills ensure that boxes are assembled accurately, efficiently, and safely to meet production goals and quality standards.

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Infographic showing various Box Assembly job openings in Tennessee as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, and 17% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $28,986 per year, or $13.9 per hour.
Assembler-La Vergne,Tennessee

Assembler-La Vergne,Tennessee

Columbus McKinnon Corporation

Rockvale, TN

$14 - $16.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Job Summary/Overview
This classification requires the complete assembly, installation and test of hoists, parts and their subassemblies following blueprints and other written and verbal specifications by performing the following duties. Duties will include assignment as needed in the electric, manual, and paint classification in the assembly department as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Aligns components, and bolts, screws, or rivets them together.
  • Installs moving parts, such as shafts, levers, or bearings, and works them to test free movement.
  • Aligns and meshes gears in gearbox to assemble system of gears.
  • Tests or assists in testing operation of completed product.
  • Sub-assemblies will include, but not be limited to transmissions, brakes, panel plates, and final assemblies.
  • Works from blueprints, production illustrations, process sheets, production test procedures, written and oral instructions where assembly methods and procedures are established.
  • This classification also requires team members to rotate into all areas of classification on a regular basis.
  • Transports specified parts from storage to work area manually or by using overhead crane.
  • Brushes lubricant on moving parts and fits parts together on bench, following blueprints.
  • Inserts shims between parts to realign or level parts and verifies alignment and clearance of parts with micrometers, scale, and gauges.
  • Bolts, screws, and rivets parts together.
  • Operates hydraulic press to force bearings into sleeves and flatten rivets.
  • Connects electric wires to terminals of subassembly.
  • Get work order, transmission assembly parts, assemble transmission, load transmission into fixture, and assemble motor.
  • Build up hoist sub-assemblers, brakes, limit switch, PB station, Power cord and assemble to hoist.
  • Move hoist to test station perform high pot test, install chain, chain stop components, get lower switch, get high limit switch, position hoist for load test.
  • Perform load test, connect to station tester and complete station test, scan workorder and input clock number / labor reporting. Stat to pair hoist
  • Make foams for packaging pack hoist, places box on pallet, scan work orders and completes make transaction.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
  • Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the 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.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and distance vision.
  • The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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 frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
About Columbus McKinnon:
Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years - proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we're going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!
Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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