Manufacturing Associate- Metamora, IL

Hallmark; Illinois; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Manufacturing Associate to join their dynamic team in Metamora, IL. This role focuses on safely and efficiently manufacturing product displays while ensuring quality and accountability. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and demonstrate strong organizational skills, alongside the ability to interpret technical drawings and operate measurement tools. This position offers an opportunity to be part of a collaborative environment where every voice is valued, and your contributions can make a real impact on the production process. Embrace the chance to grow in a supportive workplace that prioritizes teamwork and innovation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Power Industrial Vehicle certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently manufacture and fulfill fixture orders.
• Interpret technical drawings and operate measurement tools.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to use various measurement tools

Organizational skills

Independent problem solving

Ability to interpret technical drawings

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent

Tools

AS400 system

Job description

Metamora Fixture Operations is one of two U.S. fixture production plants supporting Hallmark Cards, Inc. This plant processes orders and manufactures Hallmark’s product display concepts found in retail stores. We have a small-town atmosphere with a One Team approach throughout the facility. Everyone's voices are heard, and opinions are valued.
WHAT YOUR ROLE ENTAILS AND HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE

The Manufacturing Associate safely, accurately, and efficiently manufactures and fulfills fixture orders in a team environment based on customer demand and business need. This role operates based on ongoing performance management standards specific to company priorities. The ability to interpret technical drawings and use various measurement tools is valuable to our manufacturing processes. Forklift operation certification is also enabled to promote flexibility within each primary department. This role exhibits process ownership and instills accountability towards servicing our customers.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

The following is required to be considered for this role:

• High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalent
• Power Industrial Vehicle certification within first 90 days
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to use various measurement tools
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as frequent bending, standing, push/pull motions and lifting weight between 21-50 lbs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Your resume application will stand out if you have:

• Demonstrated organizational skills and independent problem solving
• Ability to interpret technical drawings
• Previous Power Industrial Vehicle experience
• Knowledge of AS400 system
• Versatile mindset and ability to be flexible throughout the primary areas

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• This position is located onsite at our fixture plant in Metamora, IL.

Now’s your chance to embrace a future with Hallmark—just follow the instructions below to apply.

You must show how you meet the basic qualifications in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. Accepted file types are DOCX and PDF.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment.

Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Hallmark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.

HALLMARK – Because Connecting With Each Other Has Never Been More Important

For more than a century, Hallmark has been bringing people together and improving the relationships that matter most. That’s why millions of people all over the world connect with the Hallmark brand.

Today, we need empathetic learners, strategic thinkers, and enthusiastic visionaries with diverse experiences and skills to help us create the rest of Hallmark’s second century as we shift to a more digitally savvy, unified approach that combines the best of brick-and-mortar retail with the efficiency of dot-com spaces.

When you join Hallmark, we will go out of our way to make you feel like part of the team. In the day-to-day, we’ll make the best use of the skills and talents you already have. We’ll also give you leadership opportunities and show you multiple potential pathways to future success.

Our culture of care for our consumers and for one another shows in the way we embrace different backgrounds, identities, and working styles, deliberately seeking out ways to be more inclusive both internally among our work groups and externally through the things we make and sell to our retail partners and consumers.

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