Medium Production Operator - 3rd Shift

Hallmark•Leavenworth, KS

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 operators make adjustments to account for factors affecting press performance. Make-ready work may involve cutting, flitter, laminating, virko, rewinding, and rolling. The operator may run multiple presses, sometimes alongside a team operating presses with similar skill requirements, and may use computers to convert information to plates. The position requires attention to detail and above-average math skills to maintain tolerances for counter measurements and alignments. Operators troubleshoot, perform quality checks, and correct process variances using tools such as shears, saws, grinders, and micrometers. The work also involves urgency in meeting cycle times and customer service expectations. The position is on third shift, 11:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, in Leavenworth, Kansas. Relocation is not provided. Starting pay is $26.20 per hour, with an additional stated shift differential of $1.75 per hour for a total of $27.95 per hour. Pay increases of $0.80 per hour are available every six months until the pay-band maximum of $30.80 per hour plus shift differential is reached. The operator is expected to learn and perform multiple assignments within this job classification. The role includes press setup and adjustments, machinery operation and maintenance, quality checks, production recordkeeping in SAP, equipment cleaning, handling reclaimed ink or solvents as hazardous waste in accordance with applicable regulations, packing and labeling finished stock, and safe operation of power lift equipment and a skid inverting machine. The work environment includes exposure to excessive heat and hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals.

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 constantly stand and/or walk.
Ability to frequently reach, twist, bend, perform repetitive hand/wrist motions, and use fine motor skills.
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, written, and oral communication skills, and the ability to learn and retain knowledge.
Math ability including percentages, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
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 a work area and manage workflow.

Responsibilities

Perform make-ready procedures and press adjustments on several presses with similar skill sets.
Set up and operate a variety of medium presses and tooling machinery.
Perform press processes such as cutting, flitter, laminating, virko, rewinding, and rolling.
Operate multiple presses and determine press speed as required.
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues; perform quality checks and correct variances.
Perform general machinery maintenance and regular press maintenance and cleaning, including TPM/MIRCs.
Complete proper equipment startup and shutdown procedures.
Perform Quality System checks, including preflight and sampling plans, and remove salvage or spoilage.
Record production, shipping, and/or spoilage information in the SAP application.
Transport and handle reclaimed ink or solvents as hazardous waste in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Follow detailed layouts to set up presses to cut products 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 computers to convert information to plates when required.
Ask questions about press issues or performance and work to meet cycle times and customer service expectations.
Use good safety practices and work individually or as part of a team.
Work overtime as needed.