Production Associate

Summary: Hallmark Cards is a company focused on connecting people, and they are seeking a Production Support Specialist to assist multiple departments in maintaining efficient production lines. The role involves a variety of tasks including operating equipment, maintaining safety standards, and participating in team efforts for continuous improvement. Responsibilities: - Supply production lines with stock and materials; jog, stack, assemble, label, and pack product into cartons; move boxes to skids - Perform make-ready procedures, operate equipment, adjust settings, troubleshoot malfunctions, and conduct preventive maintenance - Assist press operators with make-readies, clean-ups, and adhesive mixing - Operate equipment such as sealing, accumulating, punching, scrapping/extracting, and shrink wrapping machines - Order and transport stock/components using hand or powered equipment; handle hazardous materials per regulations - Maintain a clean, safe work environment and adhere to quality standards, correcting defects as needed - Complete required SAP entries for production, scrap, and shipping documents - Participate in team problem-solving, performance dialogues, and continuous improvement efforts - Communicate effectively with the next shift to ensure consistent operations - Be certified to operate power lift equipment and skid inverting machines - Learn and perform multiple assignments across departments - Demonstrate flexibility by rotating tasks and alternating breaks to keep equipment running - Uphold safety practices and contribute positively to team goals - Must pass certification to operate power lift equipment and skid inverting machine Required Qualifications: - High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent - Ability to grasp, lift and carry product weighing 20 – 50 lbs. frequently and up to 60 lbs. occasionally - Ability to constantly stand and/or walk - Ability to frequently reach, twist, bend, perform repetitive hand/wrist motion and fine motor skills, and work at or above shoulder level - Must pass certification to operate power lift equipment and skid inverting machine Preferred Qualifications: - Experience running production equipment - Basic math, written and oral communication skills - Ability to organize and set-up work area and reorganize as priorities change. Ability to work under pressure - Ability to understand the computer and ordering systems and successfully operate both systems - Ability to understand and follow established safety procedures and transport hazardous waste material in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations - Ability to accept other duties as assigned - Ability to learn and retain knowledge - Ability to work in a team environment and be able to contribute positively during problem solving sessions Required Skills: Production equipment operation, SAP entries Important Skills: Basic math skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Safety procedures, Learning ability