Medium Production Operator - 3rd Shift

Hallmark Cards•Leavenworth, KS

9d•$26 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Medium Production Operator reports through the Leavenworth Production Center and may work in multiple departments. The role sets up and operates a variety of medium presses that apply processes to roll wrap and other products. Equipment varies in age, manufacturer, and type, and the operator performs make-readies involving processes such as cutting, flitter, laminating, virko, rewinding, and rolling. The operator may run multiple presses, including as part of a team, and may use computers to convert information to plates. Strong attention to detail and above-average math skills are needed to maintain tolerances, counter measurements, and alignments. The operator troubleshoots press issues, performs quality checks, corrects variances, and works with a sense of urgency to meet cycle times and customer service expectations. Work may involve exposure to excessive heat and hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals. Employees are expected to learn and perform multiple assignments within this job classification. The position is located in Leavenworth, Kansas; relocation is not provided. It is a third-shift role, Monday through Friday, from 11:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Starting pay is $26.20 per hour, with an additional $1.75 per hour shift differential, stated as a total of $27.95 per hour. Pay may increase by $0.80 per hour every six months until reaching the pay-band maximum of $30.80 per hour plus shift differential.

Requirements

Ability to grasp, lift, and carry product weighing up to 30 pounds frequently and 60 pounds occasionally.
Ability to pass a color perception test.
Ability to stand and/or walk constantly.
Ability to reach, twist, bend, perform repetitive hand and wrist motions, and use fine motor skills frequently.
Ability to work occasionally at or above shoulder level.
Successful experience in internal 37 Packaging Operator or 38 Press Operator classifications, or equivalent external machine-operator experience.
Ability to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Good math skills, including percentages, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Good written and oral communication skills and ability to learn and retain knowledge.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to understand and follow established safety procedures.
Ability to work as a team member and under pressure to meet or exceed production requirements.
Good planning and organizational skills to set up the work area and manage workflow.

Responsibilities

Perform make-ready procedures and press adjustments on several presses with similar skill sets.
Operate various types of tooling machinery and perform general maintenance as needed.
Perform quality system checks, including preflight and sampling plans, and remove salvage and spoilage.
Record production, shipping, and/or spoilage information in the SAP application.
Complete regular press maintenance and cleaning, including TPM/MIRCs.
Perform proper equipment start-up and shut-down procedures.
Transport and handle reclaimed ink or solvent hazardous waste in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Follow detailed layouts to set up presses to cut to specified dimensions.
Pack finished stock in boxes, label cartons, and place cartons or stock on skids.
Become certified to operate power lift equipment and a skid inverting machine.
Use good safety practices.
Troubleshoot press issues, perform quality checks, and maintain or correct variances.
Operate multiple presses and, as needed, work with a team running presses with similar skill sets.