Production Associate - 2nd or 3rd Shift

Hallmark Cards•Leavenworth, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Hallmark’s Leavenworth Production Center is hiring an entry-level Production Support Specialist to support multiple manufacturing departments and help keep production lines running efficiently. Assignments vary across work areas, so flexibility and willingness to learn are important. The role is based in Leavenworth, Kansas, and works Monday through Friday on either second shift (3:30 p.m.–12:00 a.m.) or third shift (11:30 p.m.–8:00 a.m.). Starting pay is $19.80 per hour plus shift differential. Relocation is not provided. Hallmark offers hands-on training, registered apprenticeship opportunities, cross-training, mentorship, and career development intended to help employees develop skills for future Machine Operator and Maintenance Technician roles.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to grasp, lift, and carry products weighing 20–50 pounds frequently and up to 60 pounds occasionally.
Ability to constantly stand and/or walk.
Ability to frequently reach, twist, bend, perform repetitive hand and wrist motions and fine motor tasks, and work at or above shoulder level.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Must pass certification to operate power lift equipment and a skid inverting machine.

Nice To Haves

Experience running production equipment.
Basic math, written communication, and oral communication skills.
Ability to organize and set up a work area and reorganize it as priorities change, and to work under pressure.
Ability to understand computer and ordering systems and operate both successfully.
Ability to understand and follow established safety procedures and transport hazardous waste in accordance with applicable 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 contribute positively during problem-solving sessions.

Responsibilities

Supply production lines with stock and materials; jog, stack, assemble, label, and pack products into cartons; and 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 sealing, accumulating, punching, scrapping/extracting, and shrink-wrapping machines.
Order and transport stock and components using hand or powered equipment, and handle hazardous materials according to regulations.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment, adhere to quality standards, and correct 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 with the next shift to support consistent operations.
Become certified to operate power lift equipment and skid inverting machines.
Learn and perform multiple assignments across departments, rotate tasks, and alternate breaks to keep equipment running.
Follow safety practices and contribute positively to team goals.