Medium Production Operator - 2nd Shift

Hallmark Cards; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hallmark Cards in Leavenworth, KS seeks a Medium Production Operator on 2nd shift to set up and run medium presses, applying processes to wrap and finish products. You’ll perform make-readies, monitor tolerances, and conduct quality checks while coordinating with teamwork to meet cycle times.

Starting pay is $26.20/hr with a $1.25/hr 2nd shift differential, totaling $27.45/hr, with raises to a max of $30.80/hr every 6 months. Overtime and safety compliance are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Ability to grasp, lift and carry product up to 60 lbs frequently and 30 lbs occasionally.
• Must pass color perception test and maintain focus during shifts.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and work O.T. as needed.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate medium presses with various processes to wrap and finish products.
• Perform make-readies, adjust presses, and ensure tolerances and alignments.
• Record production, shipping, and spoilage in SAP and perform quality checks.
• Maintain safety, perform routine TPM/MIRCs, and complete start/stop procedures.
• Handle hazardous materials per regulations and operate related equipment.

Skills

Lift up to 60 lbs

Color perception

Stamina

Education

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

This position is on 2nd Shift (3:30pm - 12:00am), Monday through Friday.

Starting pay for this position is $26.20/hr with an additional $1.25/hr for 2nd shift differential for a total of $27.45/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 + shift differential).

The Medium Production Operator sets up and operates 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. Performs appropriate make-readies to machines that could include processes such as cutting, flitter, laminating, virko, rewinding, rolling. Incumbent must exhibit great attention to detail and above average math skills to maintain tolerances related to counter measurements and proper alignments. Troubleshoots, performs quality checks and maintains/corrects variances using tools including but not limited to shear, saws, grinders, and micrometers. Responsibilities may include rewind operations and determining press speed, etc. May operate multiple presses. May also be required to run several presses with similar skill sets in a team environment. May also be required to utilize computers to convert information to plates. Actively engages and asks probing questions regarding press issues or performance. Exposed to excessive heat, hazardous & non-hazardous chemicals. Has sense of urgency to ensure cycle times are being met and customers are pleased with level of service.

The Medium Production Operator position may be in multiple departments, and incumbent will be expected to learn and perform multiple assignments within this job classification.

In This Position You Will

• Perform make-ready procedures and other press adjustments on several presses with similar skill sets.
• Operate various types of tooling machinery and perform general maintenance as needed.
• Perform Quality System checks, including preflight, sampling plan and the removal of salvage/spoilage.
• Record production, shipping, and/or spoilage information into SAP application.
• Complete regular press maintenance and cleaning including TPM/MIRCs.
• Perform proper start up and shut down procedures for the equipment.
• Transport and handle hazardous waste materials in the form of reclaimed ink or solvents in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Follow detailed layouts to set up press to cut to specified dimensions.
• Pack finished stock in boxes, label cartons, and place cartons on skids or place stock on skids and label.
• Be certified to operate power lift equipment and skid inverting machine.
• Utilize good safety practices

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

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.

Qualifications

• 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
• You may not have any disqualifying CRs (quality, performance, safety, behavior, etc.) in the 6 months prior to the closing date of the internal job posting.

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 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.