Job Description

FIND OUT WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE A PART OF HALLMARK SUPPLY CHAIN


JOB OVERVIEW



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!



SALARY AND SHIFT DETAILS


Your starting pay will be between $19.40 - $22.85 depending on your shift. This position is a full-time, 5-day work week position in the 2nd shift from 3:30pm - 11:30pm, Monday through Friday.

Don't see a shift that works for you? We still encourage you to apply! We'll work with you to find a shift that fits your lifestyle and gives you the flexibility you need.

The Production Support Specialist in Lawrence has a variety of duties that support production in numerous ways. Prepares greeting card stock for the Cutter to cut. Jogs, skids and moves stock to the cutter. Carries 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. Assists the Webtron press operator with press set up and changeover, make-readies, machine adjustments and routine preventative maintenance procedures. Responsible for supporting 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 and/or operates a lift truck and keeps track of stock in the OAI. Performs all paperwork assigned involved in moving stock, either into or out of the department. 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. Flexibility is key as the incumbent will be expected to move to different work assignments as needed.



Important things to know:


Position may be in several departments and incumbent will be expected to learn and perform multiple assignments within this job classification. In the production areas there is some noise. Hearing protection is provided by Hallmark.
Overtime is available and will be covered during the interview process.

In this position you will:

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.

YOUR AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

Basic Qualifications

You're at least 18 years of age You have the ability to grip and push/pull lifts of stock 2"-3.5" thick, 80-120 times per hour You have 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. You have the ability to constantly stand, walk, twist, bend, and reach above shoulder level You have the ability to constantly use repetitive hand/wrist motion and perform fine motor skills

Preferred Qualifications

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

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING AT HALLMARK

We want to help you be your best - at work and at home, now and in the future. It's why providing benefits to support you and your family's well-being is one of the most important investments Hallmark makes.

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 cafe 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). Whether you have purple hair or express yourself through body art, we want you to bring your whole self to work.

Your career:

A career with Hallmark can take you anywhere. Our career paths are shaped by your talents and ambitions. Whether you want to take the next step up in a role you know and love or are looking to move into an entirely new area or location. We can help you do just that.

Now's your chance to embrace a future with Hallmark--just follow the instructions below to apply.

You must show how you meet the basic qualifications in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. Accepted file types are DOCX and PDF.



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.



Hallmark is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other legally-protected status. Principals only please.

HALLMARK - Because Connecting With Each Other Has Never Been More Important

For more than a century, Hallmark has been bringing people together and improving the relationships that matter most. That's why millions of people all over the world connect with the Hallmark brand. It has always been a mission so much bigger than any one of us who work here.



Today, we need empathetic learners, strategic thinkers, and enthusiastic visionaries with diverse experiences and skills to help us create the rest of Hallmark's second century as we shift to a more digitally savvy, unified approach that combines the best of brick-and-mortar retail with the efficiency of dot-com spaces. Help us imagine what our next hundred years could look like!



When you join Hallmark, we will go out of our way to make you feel like part of the team. In the day-to-day, we'll make the best use of the skills and talents you already have. We'll also give you leadership opportunities and show you multiple potential pathways to future success.



Our culture of care for our consumers and for one another shows in the way we 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. We believe that a broadly inclusive, equitable approach is also our best path to future success. We're seeking out those who can bring a fresh perspective to our business and would love your input as someone new to our team! We can only change and grow when we intentionally include new perspectives-like yours.





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