Packaging Specialist (35) - 3rd Shift

Ultipro; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hallmark is seeking a Packaging Specialist in Lawrence, KS to perform hand-oriented duties across multiple departments. The role supports cross-training, make-readies, quality checks, and safe operation of equipment during the Sunday night to Friday morning shift.

You will report production data, assist with setup, and help maintain production flow in a climate-controlled plant. The position requires physical stamina, safety awareness, and teamwork to meet department goals through hands-on tasks

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to grasp, lift and carry product weighing up to 30 lbs frequently and 60 lbs occasionally.
• Ability to stand and walk approximately 95% of the time.
• Ability to reach, twist, bend, use repetitive hand/wrist motion and perform fine motor skills approximately 95% of the time.
• Ability to frequently work at or above shoulder level.
• Good math, written and oral communication skills.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Good planning and organization skills to set up area.
• Ability to understand and follow established safety procedures.
• Ability to accept other duties as assigned.
• Ability to learn quickly and retain knowledge.
• Ability to work in a team environment and positively contribute during problem-solving meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of the different assignments with a focus on cross-training between departments. Assist with make-readies and inspect cards.
• Assist the operator with maintaining specified production, such as throughput, OEE, etc., by placing cards/stock onto flat skid or in carton boxes or pack wholesale unit into cartons. Feed envelope blanks, pack envelopes into cartons, stack cartons on a pallet and maintain specified production.
• Execute Quality System including preflight, checking products for accuracy, sampling plan, and the removal of salvage/spoilage by using a guide, shop sample or other approved methods.
• Utilize good safety practices.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Math skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

The Packaging Specialist position reports through the Lawrence Production Center and may be in multiple departments. Individuals in these departments perform a variety of hand-oriented duties.This position can be in any department that has work for the Packaging Specialistrole based on business need.

This position is Full-time schedule Sunday night - Friday morning, 11:30pm - 7:30am.

The Lawrence Packaging Specialist performs a variety of hand oriented duties that may include any or all of the following: unloading product (cards, packages, etc.) from a conveyor, table, etc. and placing on a skid, in stock boxes, on fixtures or cartons. May pull and grip cards from a large sheet or single levels. May scrap material from large sheets or one-up cards. May feed batch heads or operate manual equipment. May assist in production of envelopes by tending the press, feeding envelope blanks and boxing completed envelopes. May set up and operate label machines to provide a variety of printed labels. Incumbent is responsible for assisting with make ready, checking for production quality, preventive maintenance and handling required paperwork.

Responsible for reporting production related information and cleaning the equipment and work area. May assemble and pack various display units. May read and follow store floor plans and merchandising instructions. Positively participates in performance dialogues and other team problem-solving activities to effectively influence how we will accomplish the department goals within shorter periods of time. Flexibility is key as the incumbent will be expected to learn and perform multiple assignments within this job classification and may be assigned to multiple departments.

In this position you will:

• Assist with all aspects of the different assignments with a focus on cross-training between departments. Assist with make-readies and inspect cards.
• Assist the operator with maintaining specified production, such as throughput, OEE, etc., by placing cards/stock onto flat skid or in carton boxes or pack wholesale unit into cartons. Feed envelope blanks, pack envelopes into cartons, stack cartons on a pallet and maintain specified production.
• Execute Quality System including preflight, checking products for accuracy, sampling plan, and the removal of salvage/spoilage by using a guide, shop sample or other approved methods.
• Utilize good safety practices.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to grasp, lift and carry product weighing up to 30 lbs frequently and 60 lbs occasionally
• Ability to stand and walk approximately 95% of the time
• Ability to reach, twist, bend, use repetitive hand/wrist motion and perform fine motor skills approximately 95% of the time
• Ability to frequently work at or above shoulder level

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Good math, written and oral communication skills
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Good planning and organization skills to set up area
• Ability to understand and follow established safety procedures
• Ability to accept other duties as assigned
• Ability to learn quickly and retain knowledge
• Ability to work in a team environment and positively contribute during problem-solving meetings

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Work overtime as required during peak seasons.
• This is a climate-controlled manufacturing environment with normal physical injury hazard.
• There is some noise and hearing protection is required by Hallmark.

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

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. Principals only please.

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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. It has always been a mission so much bigger than any one of us who work here.

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. Help us imagine what our next hundred years could look like!

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. We believe that a broadly inclusive, equitable approach is also our best path to future success. We’re seeking out those who can bring a fresh perspective to our business and would love your input as someone new to our team! We can only change and grow when we intentionally include new perspectives–like yours.

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