Packaging Specialist (35) - 2nd Shift

Hallmark•Leavenworth, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Leavenworth Packaging Specialist performs a variety of hand-oriented production and packaging duties, potentially across multiple departments. Duties may include unloading products from conveyors or tables and placing them on skids, in stock boxes, on fixtures, or in cartons; handling or separating cards and materials; feeding batch heads; operating manual equipment and label machines; and assisting with envelope production by feeding blanks and boxing completed envelopes. The role may also involve assembling and packing display units and following store floor plans and merchandising instructions. The Packaging Specialist assists with make-readies, inspects cards and finished products, supports production targets such as throughput and OEE, performs preventive maintenance, completes required paperwork, reports production information, and cleans equipment and the work area. The role executes the Quality System, including preflight checks, accuracy checks, sampling plans, and removing salvage or spoilage using approved references and methods. Cross-training and flexibility are important, as the employee may learn multiple assignments and work in multiple departments. The employee is expected to participate positively in performance dialogues and team problem-solving activities. This position is on 2nd Shift, 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, in Leavenworth, Kansas. Relocation is not provided.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to grasp, lift, and carry products weighing up to 30 pounds frequently and 60 pounds occasionally.
Ability to stand and walk approximately 95% of the time.
Ability to reach, twist, bend, perform repetitive hand and wrist motions, and use fine motor skills approximately 95% of the time.
Ability to work frequently at or above shoulder level.
Ability to work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

Good math, written, and oral communication skills.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Good planning and organization skills for setting up an area.
Ability to understand and follow established safety procedures.
Ability to accept other duties as assigned.
Ability to learn quickly and retain knowledge.
Ability to work in a team environment and contribute positively during problem-solving meetings.

Responsibilities

Assist with assignments across different departments, with a focus on cross-training.
Unload products from conveyors or tables and place them on skids, in stock boxes, on fixtures, or in cartons.
Handle, pull, grip, or separate cards and materials from sheets or individual levels.
Feed batch heads or operate manual equipment.
Assist with envelope production by tending presses, feeding envelope blanks, packing envelopes into cartons, and stacking cartons on pallets.
Set up and operate label machines to produce printed labels.
Assist with make-readies and inspect cards and products.
Support specified production targets, including throughput and OEE, by placing cards or stock on skids or in cartons and packing wholesale units.
Execute quality procedures, including preflight and accuracy checks, sampling, and removal of salvage or spoilage using approved methods.
Perform preventive maintenance, complete required paperwork, report production information, and clean equipment and the work area.
Assemble and pack display units and follow store floor plans and merchandising instructions when assigned.
Use good safety practices.
Participate positively in performance dialogues and team problem-solving activities.