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Production Associate
Entry LevelOn-site
Location
Leavenworth, KS
Salary
$40k–$43k/yr
Experience
Not specified
Posted
2 months ago
Skills
production equipment operationsap entriesbasic math skillssafety procedureslearning ability
Job Description
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