Production Support Specialist (36) - 1st Shift

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares greeting card stock for the Cutter to cut.
• Jogs, skids and moves stock to the cutter.
• Carrries stock to skids and moves finished skids into the outgoing area.
• Responsible for complete make-ready, run, monitoring and maintenance.
• Removes die cut cards from full sheets either using a hammer or by using an Automatic Card Extractor (ACE).
• Performs make-readies on the ACE and prepares rails/bars and press set-up.
• Responsible for quality sampling and stacking cards onto skids according to register, blockouts, salvage and spoilage.
• Determines when adhesive will be mixed and when test will be performed on the mixture.
• Responsible for ensuring that the ingredients are in the area for mixing the adhesive.
• Affords assistance to the Webtron press operator with press set up and changeover, make-readies, machine adjustments and routine preventative maintenance procedures.
• Supports 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 participates in performance dialogues and other team problem-solving activities.
• Sets up and operates a Gem/Cello machine, wholesale sealer, accumulator and shrink tunnel which shrinks poly film around wholesale unit of specialty items.
• Operates a lift truck and keeps track of stock in the OAI.
• Packs finished goods on a packaging line.
• Identifies potential problems, and shows willingness to proactively work on problem resolution and alternative solutions to traditional methods of operation.
• Moves 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.

  Requirements

  • At least 18 years of age.
  • The ability to grip and push/pull lifts of stock 2”-3.5” thick, 80-120 times per hour.
  • The ability to lift 20-30 lb stacks of stock, 60-80 times per hour, with frequent lifting throughout the shift of 40-60 lbs.
  • The ability to constantly stand, walk, twist, bend, and reach above shoulder level.
  • The ability to constantly use repetitive hand/wrist motion and perform fine motor skills.
  • The ability to operate a computer independently.
  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • Strong communication- and problem-solving skills.

  Qualifications

  • Basic Qualifications: At least 18 years of age; the ability to grip and push/pull lifts of stock 2”-3.5” thick, 80-120 times per hour; the ability to lift 20-30 lb stacks of stock, 60-80 times per hour, with frequent lifting throughout the shift of 40-60 lbs; the ability to constantly stand, walk, twist, bend, and reach above shoulder level; the ability to constantly use repetitive hand/wrist motion and perform fine motor skills; the ability to operate a computer independently.
  • Preferred Qualifications: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent; strong communication- and problem-solving skills.

  Skills

  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Flexibility and adaptability.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Good safety practices.

  Benefits

  • Your Health: 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.
  • Your Well-Being: On-site registered nurses who provide health consultations and optional seasonal vaccinations. Health rewards program (earn up to $400 per year).
  • Your finances: A 401(k) with a 4% company match vested from day one. Health savings (HSA) or Flexible spending (FSA) accounts.
  • Your life: During your first year, you’ll receive 18 days (144 hours) of PTO and 10 paid holidays. Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and comprehensive fertility benefits for eligible employees.
  • Your work environment: 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).

  Pay

  This position is a full-time, 5-day work week position in the 1st shift from 7:30am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.

  Schedule

  This position is a full-time, 5-day work week position in the 1st shift from 7:30am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday.

  Benefits

  • 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.
  • Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and comprehensive fertility benefits for eligible employees.
  • A climate-controlled and safety-first environment.
  • An on-site café that offers hot and cold meals.
  • An on-site Hallmark store where you can shop Hallmark products for 50%-75% off.
  • An inclusive environment and a relaxed dress code, with a few safety rules to follow (close-toed shoes are required).

  Contact Information

  To apply, please submit a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. Principals only please. For more information about Hallmark, visit our website.