Location: Lawrence,KS, USA
DescriptionFIND OUT WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE A PART OF HALLMARK SUPPLY CHAIN ( Material Movement Specialist position in Lawrence is on 1st Shift (7:30am - 3:30pm).The Materials Movement Specialist reports through the Warehouse Department in the Lawrence Production Center. Individuals in this department transport stock and recycled material to and from the warehouse to the production areas.The Materials Movement Specialist in Lawrence transports stock between production departments and warehouse or between shipping and receiving docks. Loads and unloads incoming and outgoing trucks. Locates stock in the warehouse and fills orders for manufacturing using a variety of powered equipment. Responsible for loading and unloading skids onto the vertical lift and using the elevator as necessary. Responsible for sorting paper or other materials into proper recycling categories to ensure maximum revenue generation. Acts as a technical resource to support departments on paper grading. Operates paper, chip and poly balers to compress recyclable materials into bales. Responsible for all documentation related to stock movement. Transports hazardous waste material in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations. Positively participates in performance dialogues and other team problem-solving activities. 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. Incumbent will be expected to learn and perform multiple assignments within this job classification.The Materials Movement Specialist position may be in several departments, and incumbent will be expected to learn and perform multiple assignments within this job classification.In this position you will:Be certified to operate fork lifts and other power equipment as required.Transport stock between production departments and warehouse or between shipping and receiving docks and load onto trucks.Prepare materials and supplies for shipment using banding equipment, power saws, power drills, film wrapper and string tie as required. Responsible for all documentation related to stock movement.Coordinate with paper recycling contractor, metal, or other contractors regarding the pick-up and delivery of storage containers and trailers to support manufacturing workloads. Performs preventive and scheduled maintenance services on balers and power equipment.Demonstrate the flexibility and teamwork to positively influence how goals are accomplished with shorter periods of time.Communicate effectively with outside vendors and other departments.Utilize good safety practices.Requirements:To be considered an applicant for this position you must show how you meet the basic qualifications of the job in a resume or document you upload, or by completing the work experience and education application fields. Accepted file types are Microsoft Word (DOC or DOCX), PDF, HTML, or TXT. Individual file size attachment limit is 10 MB.If additional openings become available within 30 days of the posting coming down and the vacancy is still in an open status, applicants will be selected from the original posting. If interested in this job, please apply now.If you are offered and accept this position, you understand that you will be held within this position for 6 months. If you are offered a new position once you accept, but have been in your position for less than 6 months you will not be able to move to a new role.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.BASIC QUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma, GED, or equivalentAbility to frequently move materials weighing 35 pounds and occasionally lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds from the floorAbility to stand and walk approximately 95% of the timeAbility to frequently push, pull, twist, bend and reach above shoulder levelPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSGood math, written and oral communication skillsAbility to understand the computer and ordering systems and successfully operate both systemsAbility to work as a member of a team and to work under pressure to meet deadlines and changing needs. Ability to reorganize and change directions when necessaryAbility to understand and follow established safety procedures for wearing PPE, and handling hazardous chemicalsGood planning and organizational skills to set up work area and manage work flowAbility to learn and retain knowledgeUnderstanding and practice of good customer serviceADDITIONAL DETAILSWork overtime as required during peak seasonsMust pass certification to operate lift trucks and power lift equipmentThe warehouse and docks do not maintain direct climate control.This is a warehouse environment that requires wearing appropriate PPE and following operating procedures when working with hazards from equipment, tools, and chemicals.Required to operate hand powered tools, such as power saws, power drills, etc.There is some noise and hearing protection is required by Hallmark.This position is located in Lawrence, Kansas. Relocation is not provided.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.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)