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
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Must pass certification to operate power lift equipment and skid inverting machine

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

Pay & Schedule

• 3rd shift: 11:30pm – 8:00am, Monday through Friday
• Starting pay: $19.80/hour plus $1.75/hour shift differential (total $21.55/hour)
• Located in Leavenworth, Kansas
• Relocation is not provided