Medium Production Operator

Hallmark Cards; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for pay increases

Safe working environment

Job summary

Hallmark Cards in Leavenworth, Kansas, seeks a Medium Production Operator responsible for operating various medium presses. This role demands attention to detail, math skills, and the ability to adhere to safety practices.

The position offers a starting pay of $27.95/hr with potential increases. Ideal candidates need to meet basic qualifications and have a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry products weighing up to 30 lbs frequently and 60 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to pass color perception test.
• Successful experience in internal or external machine operator equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a variety of medium presses.
• Perform quality checks and troubleshoot press issues.
• Utilize computers to convert information to plates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Machinery operation tools

Computers

Job description

Overview

The Medium Production Operator reports through the Leavenworth Production Center and may be in multiple departments. Individuals in these departments operate a variety of medium presses that apply different processes to different products.

Shift and Compensation

This position is on 3rd Shift (11:30pm - 8:00am), Monday through Friday. Starting pay for this position is $26.20/hr with an additional $1.75/hr for 3rd shift differential for a total of $27.95/hr. Additionally, this position is eligible for an increase of $0.80/hr every 6 months until you reach the max in the pay band ($30.80/hr).

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate a variety of medium presses that typically add processes to or manipulate roll wrap and other product. The machinery is of varying vintages, manufacturers, and types with multiple variable impacting press performance.
• Perform make-readies to machines; processes may include cutting, flitter, laminating, virko, rewinding, rolling.
• Maintain tolerances related to counter measurements and proper alignments with attention to detail and math skills.
• Troubleshoot, perform quality checks, and correct variances using tools such as shear, saws, grinders, and micrometers.
• Handle rewind operations and determine press speed; operate multiple presses and work in a team environment as required.
• Utilize computers to convert information to plates.
• Engage with press issues or performance by asking probing questions.
• Potential exposure to heat and chemicals (hazardous and non-hazardous) with a sense of urgency to meet cycle times and customer expectations.
• May learn and perform multiple assignments within this job classification across departments.
• Follow safety practices.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to grasp, lift and carry product weighing up to 30 lbs frequently and 60 lbs occasionally
• Ability to pass color perception test
• Ability to constantly stand and/or walk
• Ability to frequently reach, twist, bend, perform repetitive hand/wrist motion and fine motor skills
• Ability to work occasionally at or above shoulder level
• Successful experience in internal 37 Packaging Operator or 38 Press Operator classifications or external machine operator equivalent
• Ability to work overtime as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Good math, written, oral communication skills and ability to learn and retain knowledge. Math skills require computations such as percentages, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Good safety practices: the ability to understand and follow established safety procedures.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and to work under pressure to meet or exceed production requirements.
• Good planning and organizational skills to set up work area and manage work flow.

Location

This position is located in Leavenworth, Kansas. Relocation is not provided.

Application Instructions

You must show how you meet basic qualifications (listed below) in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. Accepted file types are Microsoft Word (DOC or DOCX), PDF, HTML, or TXT.

Internal Applicants

Internal applicants will be considered in seniority order based on skills, qualifications and performance. You must address how you meet the basic qualifications of the job in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. In order to be considered for this position:

• You must have satisfactory or better attendance for the rolling 12 months prior to the closing date of the internal job posting.
• You must have been in your current job for at least 6 or 12 months, depending on the role.
• GA 35, 36, 37 – at least 6 months
• GA 38, 39, 40 – at least 12 months

If additional openings become available within 30 days of the posting coming down and the vacancy is still in an open status, applicants will be selected from the original posting. If interested in this job, please apply now. If you are offered and accept this position, you understand that you will be held within this position for 12 months. If you are offered a new position once you accept, but have been in your position for less than 12 months you will not be able to move to a new role.

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.