Materials Movement Specialist (37) - 2nd Shift

Hallmark•Lawrence, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Materials Movement Specialist works in the Warehouse Department at Hallmark’s Lawrence Production Center, transporting stock and recycled materials between the warehouse, production departments, and shipping and receiving docks. The role includes loading and unloading trucks, locating warehouse stock and filling manufacturing orders using powered equipment, and moving skids onto vertical lifts and elevators as needed. The specialist sorts recyclable materials, supports paper grading, operates balers, and transports hazardous waste in accordance with applicable regulations. The position also involves preparing materials for shipment, completing stock-movement documentation, coordinating with recycling and other contractors, and performing preventive and scheduled maintenance on balers and power equipment. The specialist contributes to team problem-solving, communicates with vendors and other departments, follows safety practices, and must be flexible about assignments across departments. The position is based in Lawrence, Kansas, and is on second shift, from 3:30 p.m. to midnight. Overtime may be required during peak seasons.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to frequently move materials weighing 35 pounds and occasionally lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds from the floor.
Ability to stand and walk approximately 95% of the time.
Ability to frequently push, pull, twist, bend, and reach above shoulder level.
Must pass certification to operate lift trucks and power lift equipment.
Ability to work overtime as required during peak seasons.
Ability to work in a warehouse and dock environment without direct climate control, wear appropriate PPE, and follow procedures for hazards from equipment, tools, and chemicals.
Ability to operate hand-powered tools, including power saws and power drills.
Hearing protection is required in areas with noise.
If offered and accepting the position, the employee is expected to remain in the position for six months before moving to a new role.

Nice To Haves

Good math, written, and oral communication skills.
Ability to understand and successfully use computer and ordering systems.
Ability to work as a team member and under pressure to meet deadlines and changing needs.
Ability to reorganize and change direction when necessary.
Ability to understand and follow established safety procedures for PPE and hazardous-chemical handling.
Good planning and organizational skills to set up a work area and manage workflow.
Ability to learn and retain knowledge.
Understanding and practice of good customer service.

Responsibilities

Transport stock between production departments and the warehouse, or between shipping and receiving docks, and load stock onto trucks.
Load and unload incoming and outgoing trucks.
Locate warehouse stock and fill manufacturing orders using powered equipment.
Load and unload skids onto vertical lifts and use elevators as needed.
Sort paper and other materials into appropriate recycling categories and provide technical support on paper grading.
Operate paper, chip, and poly balers to compress recyclable materials.
Complete documentation related to stock movement.
Transport hazardous waste in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
Prepare materials and supplies for shipment using banding equipment, power saws, power drills, film wrappers, and string ties as required.
Coordinate with recycling, metal, and other contractors on pick-up and delivery of storage containers and trailers.
Perform preventive and scheduled maintenance on balers and power equipment.
Participate in performance dialogues and team problem-solving activities; identify potential problems and work toward solutions.
Communicate effectively with outside vendors and other departments.
Follow safety practices and established operating procedures.
Learn and perform multiple assignments within the job classification and move to different work assignments as needed.