Coater Operator - Printing at Cartamundi - The US Playing Card Co – Erlanger, Kentucky

Join the worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different, play different.

For over 150 years, The United States Playing Card Company (“USPC”) has been the leader in the production and distribution of premier playing cards and a creator of innovative family-friendly games. Well-known and reputable brands such as BEE®, BICYCLE®, KEM®, ARISTOCRAT® and HOYLE® are just a few of our widely recognizable brands. Whether it is a game of blackjack on the casino floor or game night with the family.

The Coater Operator is responsible for loading, unloading, testing, and operating the Spartanic Punch in the printing department.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Operate, clean and troubleshoot printing punch
• Conduct deck integrity inspections
• Loads printing sheets in the punch
• Inspect sheets as they exit the machine for proper registration
• Operates the machine controls in accordance with operating instructions
• Immediately update maintenance and management of any machine or department abnormalities
• Keep work areas clean and orderly in accordance with 5S standards
• Complete production logs and performs system documentation
• Review with lead person work to be performed
• Comply with documentation such as the follower and schedule
• All duties assigned by printing Lead and management

Basic Qualifications:

Knowledge

• Minimum 2 to 5 years of machine operation experience
• Prior printing experience preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent work experience
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Skills

• Strong Mechanical aptitude
• High attention to detail and judgment based on written procedures and guidelines
• Ability to quickly identify production problems and ability to identify quality problems
• Ability to work well with others and cooperate with team members and leadership team

Benefits you can expect from Cartamundi:

• Great pay
• Eligible for bonuses, including performance, retention, referral, and perfect attendance
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• HSA (Health Savings Account) with company contribution and FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• Company paid Life insurance amount of 1x your annual salary
• Company paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Monthly engagement activities and giveaways
• Employee discounts on daycare, gym memberships, travel, and much more!

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Sitting at workstation as little as 20% of work time, standing and walking as much as 80% depending on assignment
• Lift / push / pull up to 50 pounds
• Ability to twist, reach, squat, and bend
• Requires ability to reach, grasp, and manipulate objects
• Full color vision
• Involves moderate risks or discomforts and special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, pallets, trucks and machines.
  
  Apply today and discover the magic of making a difference at Cartamundi! Cartamundi does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS dhs.gov/e-verify.
  Candidates must be 18 years old to work for Cartamundi. No agencies please. No sponsorship available.
  About Cartamundi:
  At Cartamundi, we're all united by our common belief that world is better with play. Play is what keeps us going, and it always has been our greatest motivation. That's why we live different and play different. To us, it is not just an activity. It is a guiding mindset that reminds us to have fun, to be fair, to connect with people – across cultures and generations – and to embrace shared experiences.
  We are a worldwide leader in playing cards and in “play” solutions.
  Our owned brand portfolio includes a suite of heritage brands which go back as far as 1848, including global brands like Bicycle®, HRO®, Bee®, Copag®, Shuffle® and many locally loved brands. These brands combine craftsmanship with innovation as the basis for their continued relevance and positive contribution to the local communities that love and use these brands.
  At Cartamundi, we have significant expertise in printing; our presses have been running since 1765. Today, our company has become the largest playing cards and board game manufacturer in the world and the trusted partner of leading toy companies. We make well-known brands such as Monopoly®, Uno®, Magic: The Gathering®, Guess Who ®, Pokémon®, Trivial Pursuit® every day.
  As we look into the future and how entertainment evolves, we are bringing the digital world to the physical world and vice versa. We have a dedicated team of experts that is looking into future technologies, products, applications that can get our consumers and communities to truly live different and play different.
  We are still a family-owned company with headquarters in Belgium and have a global network of 16 manufacturing facilities, 6 design centers, 1 digital studio and 1 global R&D center.