Production Worker (Manufacturing) - 1st Shift

Cartamundi East Longmeadow Llc; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Climate controlled facility

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

HSA and FSA

Job summary

Cartamundi East Longmeadow Llc is hiring for a Production Worker (Manufacturing) - 1st Shift in Erlanger, KY. The role is full-time direct labor with 1st shift hours Monday–Friday, 6:45 am to 2:45 pm.

You will operate card stripping and punch machines, perform product inspection, and ensure material availability per work orders. We seek candidates with 1–2 years of experience, strong attention to detail, and solid communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years of work experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to follow written procedures and guidelines.
• Ability to identify production problems and quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate card stripping and punch machines and perform basic troubleshooting.
• Conduct product inspection and 5S standards adherence.
• Review work orders and material requirements daily.
• Load and monitor equipment, ensure correct sequence and flow.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and report defects promptly.
• Coordinate containment of defective products with team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or lead.

Skills

Good communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Production Worker (Manufacturing) - 1st Shift

Full Time Direct Labor Erlanger, KY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2232

Salary Range: $18.00 To $19.00 Hourly

Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different, play different.

The 1st Shift's hours are Monday-Friday 6:45 am to 2:45 pm.

The Technician Combo will be responsible for operating card stripping machines, and punch presses and conducting product inspection

What you’ll do as aTechnician Combo:

• Review with lead person the work to be performed
• Review the work orders to determine the materials required for the daily production
• Comply with production documentation and standard operating procedures
• Load, operate, and perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance on stripper machines.
• Transfer stripped sheets to transfer cart and perform face and back inspection on strips per procedure.
• Load, operate, and perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance on punch machines with strips in proper sequence.
• Perform deck inspection per written procedures. Identify and notify the lead operator and/or supervisor of defects.
• Ensure that all component materials such as hanging tabs, tear tabs, tuck cases, cellophane, and cartons are in adequate supply, loaded properly, and correct for each work order
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area, making sure that materials and equipment are in their correct place, that trash is cleared away, and that 5S standards are met
• Understand various quality levels and audit accordingly as different products are produced
• Reject product that does meet qualifications and place in a scrap container
• Coordinate the containment of defective products with team members
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Lead

We’re looking for a Technician Combo with:

• Minimum 1 to 2 years of work experience
• High School diploma or equivalent work experience
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and judgment based on written procedures and guidelines
• Ability to quickly identify production problems and ability to identify quality problems
• Ability to work well with others and cooperate with team members and leadership team

BenefitsaTechnician ComboCan Expect from Cartamundi:

• Competitive pay
• Climate controlled facility
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Savings Account)
• Life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts on daycare, gym memberships, travel, and much more

Physical requirements and working conditions:

Our manufacturing Plant is comprised of enclosed office and manufacturing space. This position requires the ability to:

• Sitting at workstation as little as 20% of work time, standing and walking as much as 80% depending on assignment
• Lift / push / pull up to 35 pounds
• Ability to twist, reach, squat, and bend
• Requires ability to reach, grasp, and manipulate objects
• Full color vision
• Involves moderate risks or discomforts and special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, pallets, trucks and machines
• This Technician Comboposition is located on‑site in our Erlanger – N2??

Cartamundi does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS dhs.gov/e-verify .

Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi.

About Cartamundi:

At Cartamundi, we're all united by our common belief that world is better with play. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different and play different. To us, it is not just an activity. It is a guiding mindset that reminds us to have fun, to be fair, to connect with people – across cultures and generations – and to embrace shared experiences.

We are a worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions.

Our owned brand portfolio includes a suite of heritage brands which go back as far as 1848, including global brands like Bicycle®, HRO®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. These brands combine craftsmanship with innovation as the basis for their continued relevance and positive contribution to the local communities that love and use these brands.

At Cartamundi, we have significant expertise in printing; our presses have been running since 1765. Today, our company has become the largest playing cards and board game manufacturer in the world and the trusted partner of leading toy companies. We make well-known brands such as Monopoly®, Uno®, Magic: The Gathering®, Guess Who ®, Pokémon®, Trivial Pursuit® every day.

As we look into the future and how entertainment evolves, we are bringing the digital world to the physical world and vice versa. We have a dedicated team of experts that is looking into future technologies, products, applications that can get our consumers and communities to truly live different and play different.

We are still a family-owned company with headquarters in Belgium and have a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, 6 design centers, 1 digital studio and 1 global R&D center.