Production Operator

The Medium Production Operator reports through the Leavenworth Production Center and may be in multiple departments.  Individuals in these departments operate a variety of medium presses that apply different processes to different products.   

Starting pay is $21.35/hour plus $1.25/hour for 2nd shift differential (total $22.60/hour).

This position is on 3rd Shift (11:30pm - 8:00am), Monday through Friday

The Medium Production Operator sets up and operates a variety of medium presses that typically add processes to or manipulate roll wrap and other product. The machinery is of varying vintages, manufacturers, and types with multiple variable impacting press performance.  Performs appropriate make-readies to machines that could include processes such as cutting, flitter, laminating, virko, rewinding, rolling.  Incumbent must exhibit great attention to detail and above average math skills to maintain tolerances related to counter measurements and proper alignments.  Troubleshoots, performs quality checks and maintains/corrects variances using tools including but not limited to shear, saws, grinders, and micrometers.  Responsibilities may include rewind operations and determining press speed, etc.  May operate multiple presses.  May also be required to run several presses with similar skill sets in a team environment.  May also be required to utilize computers to convert information to plates.  Actively engages and asks probing questions regarding press issues or performance.  Exposed to excessive heat, hazardous & non-hazardous chemicals.  Has sense of urgency to ensure cycle times are being met and customers are pleased with level of service. 

The Medium Production Operator position may be in multiple departments, and incumbent will be expected to learn and perform multiple assignments within this job classification.   

In this position you will:

• Perform make-ready procedures and other 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, sampling plan and the removal of salvage/spoilage. 
• Record production, shipping, and/or spoilage information into SAP application.
• Complete regular press maintenance and cleaning including TPM/MIRCs. 
• Perform proper start up and shut down procedures for the equipment.
• Transport and handle hazardous waste materials in the form of reclaimed ink or solvents in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Follow detailed layouts to set up press to cut to specified dimensions.
• Pack finished stock in boxes, label cartons, and place cartons on skids or place stock on skids and label. 
• Be certified to operate power lift equipment and skid inverting machine.
• Utilize good safety practices

This position is located in Leavenworth, Kansas.  Relocation is not provided.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to grasp, lift and carry product weighing up to 30 lbs frequently and 60 lbs occasionally
• Ability to pass color perception test
• Ability to constantly stand and/or walk
• Ability to frequently reach, twist, bend, perform repetitive hand/wrist motion and 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 external machine operator equivalent

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Good math, written, oral communication skills and ability to learn and retain knowledge.  Math skills require computations such as percentages, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Possess a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. 
• Good safety practices:  the ability to understand and follow established safety procedures.
• Ability to work as a member of a team and to work under pressure to meet or exceed production requirements.
• Good planning and organizational skills to set up work area and manage work flow.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

You must show how you meet basic qualifications (listed below) in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields.  Accepted file types are Microsoft Word (DOC or DOCX), PDF, HTML, or TXT. 

Internal applicants will be considered in seniority order based on skills, qualifications and performance.  You must address how you meet the basic qualifications of the job in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. In order to be considered for this position:

• You must have satisfactory or better attendance for the rolling 12 months prior to the closing date of the internal job posting.
• You must have been in your current job for at least 6 or 12 months, depending on the role.
  • GA 35, 36, 37 – at least 6 months
  • GA 38, 39, 40 – at least 12 months
• You may not have any disqualifying CRs (quality, performance, safety, behavior, etc.) in the 6 months prior to the closing date of the internal job posting. 

If additional openings become available within 30 days of the posting coming down and the vacancy is still in an open status, applicants will be selected from the original posting. If interested in this job, please apply now. If you are offered and accept this position, you understand that you will be held within this position for 6 months.  If you are offered a new position once you accept, but have been in your position for less than 6 months you will not be able to move to a new role. 

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Hallmark Cards, Inc. and its subsidiary companies will hire only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Hallmark does not generally provide sponsorship for employment. Employment by Hallmark is contingent upon the signing of the Employment Agreement, signing of an agreement to arbitrate in connection with the Hallmark Dispute Resolution Program, completing Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification and satisfactory reference and background checks.