Production Associate

About the role

The Production Support Specialist supports multiple departments (Specialty, Roll Wrap, Tissue, Bows, Webtron, Ribbon) by performing a wide range of tasks that keep production lines running efficiently. Flexibility is key, as assignments vary across work areas.

Responsibilities

• Supply production lines with stock and materials; jog, stack, assemble, label, and pack product into cartons; 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 equipment such as sealing, accumulating, punching, scrapping/extracting, and shrink wrapping machines.
• Order and transport stock/components using hand or powered equipment; handle hazardous materials per regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and adhere to quality standards, correcting 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 effectively with the next shift to ensure consistent operations.
• Be certified to operate power lift equipment and skid inverting machines.
• Learn and perform multiple assignments across departments.
• Demonstrate flexibility by rotating tasks and alternating breaks to keep equipment running.
• Uphold safety practices and contribute positively to team goals.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to grasp, lift and carry product weighing 20 – 50 lbs. frequently and up to 60 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to constantly stand and/or walk.
• Ability to frequently reach, twist, bend, perform repetitive hand/wrist motion and fine motor skills, and work at or above shoulder level.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Certification Requirement

Must pass certification to operate power lift equipment and skid inverting machine.

Pay & Schedule

• Shift: 2nd shift (3:30pm – 12:00am), Monday through Friday
• Starting pay: $19.80/hour plus $1.25/hour 2nd shift differential (total $21.05/hour)
• Location: Leavenworth, Kansas. Relocation is not provided.