Production Support Specialist 2nd Shift

Production Support Specialist (36) – 2nd Shift

Production Support Specialist (36)- 2nd Shift at Hallmark Cards.

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!

• Your starting pay will be between $19.20 – $22.65 depending on your shift.
• This is a full‑time, 5‑day work week position in the 2nd shift from 3:30 pm – 11:30 pm, Monday through Friday. If the shift that works for you isn’t listed we’ll work with you to find a fit.

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 using a hammer or 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 performs tests on the mixture.
• Assists 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, inputting information, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment.
• Operate a Gem/Cello machine, wholesale sealer, accumulator and shrink tunnel; operate a lift truck and keep track of stock in the OAI.
• Perform paperwork for moving stock and pack finished goods on a packaging line.
• Identify problems, proactively work on resolution and propose alternative solutions.
• Show flexibility, moving to different work assignments as needed.
• Set up and operate equipment, maintain workflow, order and deliver stock, cartons and components, and handle hazardous waste according to regulations.
• Be certified to operate power lift equipment and skid‑inverting machine.

• Position may involve several departments and require multiple assignments.
• There's some noise in the production areas; hearing protection is provided.
• Overtime is available and will be covered during the interview process.

• Perform make‑ready duties on the Gem/Cello, ACE and Webtron presses; set up wholesale sealer and pack product into shipping containers; mix adhesives.
• Execute the Quality System including preflight, sampling plan and removal of salvage/spoilage; report results promptly.
• Plan and maintain workflow in accordance with the schedule.
• Order and deliver stock, cartons, and other components needed for production.
• Achieve and continually improve production goals during training.
• Maintain press and equipment cleaning; move skids; complete related paperwork.
• Transport hazardous waste in compliance with regulations.
• Communicate information to the next shift for consistency.
• Apply good safety practices.

Basic Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to grip and push/pull lifts of stock 2‑3.5 inches thick, 80‑120 times per hour.
• Ability to lift 20‑30 lbs stacks of stock, 60‑80 times per hour, with frequent lifting throughout the shift up to 60 lbs.
• Ability to constantly stand, walk, twist, bend, reach above shoulder level, and perform repetitive hand/wrist motion.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.

• Medical, vision, and dental plans; specialized plan for type 2 diabetes; short‑term and long‑term disability; life and accident insurance.
• On‑site registered nurses, health consultations, optional seasonal vaccinations; health rewards program.
• 401(k) with 4% company match vested from day one; health savings or flexible…