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Posted July 28, 2026

Production Worker (Manufacturing) - 2nd Shift

Cartamundi - The United States Playing Card Company
Erlanger, KY, US Full Time
18USD - 19USD per hour

Job Description

Job Description

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.

The 2nd shift hours are Monday-Friday 2:45 pm to 10:45 pm.

The Technician Combo will be responsible for operating the stripping and punch press equipment, performs product inspections, identifies quality defects, completes basic machine troubleshooting, and supports production, safety, and 5S standards to ensure daily manufacturing targets are met.

What you’ll do as a Technician Combo:

  • Review with lead person work to be performed
  • Review the work orders to determine materials required for the daily production
  • Comply with production documentation and standard operating procedures
  • Load, operate and perform basic trouble shooting and maintenance on stripper machines.
  • Transfer stripped sheets to transfer cart and perform face and back inspection on strips per procedure.
  • Load, operate, and perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance on punch machines with strips in proper sequence.
  • Perform deck inspection per written procedures. Identify and notify lead operator and/or supervisor of defects. Requires recording the defects in writing.
  • Ensure that all component materials such as hanging tabs, tear tabs, tuck cases, cellophane and cartons are in adequate supply, loaded properly, and correct for each work order
  • Maintain a neat and orderly work area, making sure that materials and equipment are in their correct place, that trash is cleared away, and that 5S standards are met
  • Understand various quality levels and audit accordingly as different products are produced
  • Reject product that does meet qualifications and place in scrap container
  • Coordinate the containment of defective product with team members
  • Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Lead.


We’re looking for a Technician Combo with:

Knowledge

1. Minimum 1 to 2 years of work experience

2. High School diploma or equivalent work experience

Skills

1. High attention to detail and judgment based on written procedures and guidelines

2. Ability to quickly identify production problems and ability to identify quality problems

3. Ability to work well with others and cooperate with team members and leadership team.


Benefits you can expect from Cartamundi:

  • Great pay
  • Bonuses, including retention, referral, and perfect attendance
  • Climate controlled facility
  • 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
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Monthly engagement activities and giveaways
  • Employee discounts on daycare, gym memberships, travel, and much more!

Physical requirements and working conditions:

Our manufacturing Plant is comprised of enclosed office and manufacturing space. This position requires the ability to:

  • 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 35 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.
  • This position is located on-site in our Erlanger, KY facility

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.

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