Production Support Specialist (36)- 2nd Shift

Hallmark Cards•Lawrence, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

You’ll be at the heart of our production center, helping millions of customers across the world enjoy Hallmark products. You will have a variety of duties that support the production process in numerous ways. You’ll be cross-trained across multiple departments by a support team of trainers and supervisors to help you learn every step of the way! The Production Support Specialist in Lawrence has a variety of duties that support production in numerous ways. This role involves preparing greeting card stock for the Cutter to cut, jogging, skidding, and moving stock to the cutter, and carrying stock to skids and moving finished skids into the outgoing area. The specialist is responsible for complete make-ready, run, monitoring, and maintenance. They remove die cut cards from full sheets either using a hammer or by using an Automatic Card Extractor (ACE), perform make-readies on the ACE, and prepare rails/bars and press set-up. Quality sampling and stacking cards onto skids according to register, blockouts, salvage, and spoilage are key. The role determines when adhesive will be mixed and tested, and ensures ingredients are in the area for mixing. Assistance to the Webtron press operator with press set up and changeover, make-readies, machine adjustments, and routine preventative maintenance procedures is required. The specialist supports production areas by ordering the correct stock, moving components in and out of the areas, inputting information on the computer system, and maintaining a clean, safe, work environment. They positively participate in performance dialogues and other team problem-solving activities. The role also involves setting up and operating a Gem/Cello machine, wholesale sealer, accumulator, and shrink tunnel, or operating a lift truck and keeping track of stock in the OAI. Performing all assigned paperwork for moving stock and packing finished goods on a packaging line are also duties. The incumbent is expected to identify potential problems, proactively work on problem resolution, and be flexible to move to different work assignments as needed. The position may be in several departments and the incumbent will be expected to learn and perform multiple assignments within this job classification. In the production areas there is some noise, and hearing protection is provided by Hallmark. Overtime is available.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
Ability to grip and push/pull lifts of stock 2”-3.5” thick, 80-120 times per hour
Ability to lift 20-30 lb stacks of stock, 60-80 times per hour, with frequent lifting throughout the shift of 40-60 lbs.
Ability to constantly stand, walk, twist, bend, and reach above shoulder level
Ability to constantly use repetitive hand/wrist motion and perform fine motor skills

Nice To Haves

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Strong communication- and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Help millions of customers across the world enjoy Hallmark products.
Support the production process in numerous ways.
Be cross-trained across multiple departments by a support team of trainers and supervisors.
Prepare greeting card stock for the Cutter to cut.
Jog, skid and move stock to the cutter.
Carry stock to skids and move finished skids into the outgoing area.
Perform complete make-ready, run, monitoring and maintenance.
Remove die cut cards from full sheets either using a hammer or by using an Automatic Card Extractor (ACE).
Perform make-readies on the ACE and prepare rails/bars and press set-up.
Perform quality sampling and stacking cards onto skids according to register, blockouts, salvage and spoilage.
Determine when adhesive will be mixed and when test will be performed on the mixture.
Ensure that the ingredients are in the area for mixing the adhesive.
Assist the Webtron press operator with press set up and changeover, make-readies, machine adjustments and routine preventative maintenance procedures.
Support the production areas by ordering the correct stock, moving components in and out of the areas, inputting information on the computer system, and maintaining a clean, safe, work environment.
Positively participate in performance dialogues and other team problem-solving activities.
Set up and operate a Gem/Cello machine, wholesale sealer, accumulator and shrink tunnel which shrinks poly film around wholesale unit of specialty items.
Operate a lift truck and keep track of stock in the OAI.
Perform all paperwork assigned involved in moving stock, either into or out of the department.
Pack finished goods on a packaging line.
Identify potential problems, and show willingness to proactively work on problem resolution and alternative solutions to traditional methods of operation.
Move to different work assignments as needed.
Perform make-ready duties on the Gem/Cello machines, ACE press and Webtron presses.
Set up wholesale sealer and pack product into shipping containers.
Mix adhesives and assure the proper ingredients and quantities are available in the area.
Execute Quality System including preflight, sampling plan and the removal of salvage/spoilage.
Perform quality and/or adhesive test and report results in a timely manner.
Plan and maintain the workflow through the department in accordance with work schedule.
Order and deliver stock, cartons, and other components needed for production to the work area.
Achieve and continually improve specified production including production goals, throughput, etc. during training.
Participate in performance dialogues and team problem-solving activities.
Complete regular press maintenance and cleaning, including TPM’s.
Move skids of stock into and away from the press, including completion of related paperwork.
Transport and handle hazardous waste material in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations.
Be certified to operate power lift equipment and skid inverting machine.
Demonstrate the flexibility and teamwork to positively influence how goals are accomplished within shorter periods of time.
Effectively communicate information to the next shift to ensure consistency and continuous operation.
Utilize good safety practices.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental plans
Specialized plan option for people with type 2 diabetes
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life and accident insurance
On-site registered nurses who provide health consultations and optional seasonal vaccinations
Health rewards program (earn up to $400 per year)
A 401(k) with a 4% company match vested from day one
Health savings (HSA) or Flexible spending (FSA) accounts
During your first year, you’ll receive 18 days (144 hours) of PTO and 10 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Comprehensive fertility benefits for eligible employees
Climate-controlled and safety-first environment
On-site café that offers hot and cold meals
On-site Hallmark store where you can shop Hallmark products for 50%-75% off
Inclusive environment and a relaxed dress code, with a few safety rules to follow (close-toed shoes are required)
Career paths shaped by your talents and ambitions
Leadership opportunities
Multiple potential pathways to future success
Culture of care for our consumers and for one another
Embrace different backgrounds, identities, and working styles
Deliberately seeking out ways to be more inclusive both internally among our work groups and externally through the things we make and sell to our retail partners and consumers