Equipment Operator (1st shift)

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Your Opportunity: Taylor Corporation is seeking a Folder/Cutter/Stitcher Equipment Operator in our Fridley-MN facility who is responsible for setting up, operating and maintaining folding equipment while ensuring efficiency and adherence to safety standards. You will play a crucial role in daily operations and contributing to production goals.

Work Authorization: To be considered for Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Your Responsibilities:

• Setup, operate, and monitor complex folding/Cutting/Stitching machinery, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to production schedules

• Conduct thorough inspections and preventive maintenance on equipment to identify potential issues before they impact production

• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions promptly to minimize downtime

• Train and mentor new and existing employees on machinery operation, safety protocols, best practices, and quality expectations

• Delegate tasks effectively to enhance team productivity and maintain a smooth workflow

• Serve as a positive role model, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability

• Provide regular updates to the Production Supervisor on equipment status, production metrics, and any issues encountered

• Maintain accurate and detailed records related to equipment performance, production output, and maintenance activities

• Ensure compliance with all safety, DOT, HAZMAT, and environmental regulations

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, adhering to all departmental policies and procedures

• Utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) consistently and correctly

• Maintain accurate data entry for time keeping, job costing, and MRP job tracking

• Ability to setup of equipment for new products and complex projects

• Materials management – request materials required to maintain productivity

Your Shift:

• Monday- Friday, 5:45 am - 2:15pm

You Must Have:    

• Machine Operation experience, preferably with folding/cutting/stitching equipment

• Ability to comprehend number sequencing and recognize errors

• Ability to work with numbers

• Maintains a pattern of regular and predictable attendance

• Ability to follow written and verbal directions

• Has good mechanical aptitude

• Ability to work overtime as needed

• Ability to respond to continually changing priorities and coordinate multiple projects

• Perform a variety of tasks throughout the day in a fast-paced work environment

• Interact constructively and effectively with all plant employees

• Ability to work in a team environment toward a common goal

• Reacts to change productively and handles other tasks assigned

• A service-oriented individual with a high energy, positive and friendly demeanor

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods

Requirements Within This Position:  

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information and ideas so others will understand 

• Regularly required to remain in a stationary position  

• Constantly operates machinery and handles products including print materials

• Frequently required to move inside the facility 

• Regularly move up to 25+ pounds (lift, push, pull and/or carry) 

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $23.00 - 26.00 The actual base offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The range listed is just one component of Taylor Corporation’s total compensation and benefits package for employees. 

About Taylor Corporation

One of the largest print and communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provides a diverse set of products, services and technologies that address the toughest business challenges. We work diligently each day to create printed and digital marketing communication solutions that help power many of the world’s most recognizable brands.

With more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees spanning dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries, Taylor serves businesses and distributors both large and small. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including a choice of several health plans, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off (PTO) and 64 hours of annual holiday pay.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Taylor Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Taylor Corporation including all partners and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.