Equipment Operator

Taylor Corporation•North Mankato, MN

9d•$16 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Corporation is looking for an Equipment Operator in our North Mankato-MN facility. This role involves performing various hand operations such as applying labels to products, cutting, wrapping products, using tape dispensers, and operating foot controls. Responsibilities also include packing products in boxes, taping lids shut for shipping, inspecting product for quality defects, and stacking, packing, and transporting printed materials on pallets. The operator must read and follow specific job instructions to produce orders according to specifications, maintain attendance, work constructively with co-workers, and follow safety rules. The role may require floating across departments and assisting where needed. Duties may occasionally be performed while seated but will likely be performed while standing. General examples of related roles include Crater/Packer II, Light Assembler II, Folder Operator Assistant, Floor Assembler II, General Laborer, Sr., Electronics Assembler I, Precision Assembler I, and may operate base equipment when needed.

Requirements

Basic computer proficiency and the ability to learn new systems
Ability to read, interpret, and decipher general written instructions from documents such as work orders, parts orders, safety regulations, operating procedures, or other job specific written documents
Ability to speak and communicate effectively with fellow employees
Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
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 40+ pounds (lift, push, pull and/or carry)

Responsibilities

Perform various hand operations such as applying labels to products, cut, wrap products, use tape dispensers and the use of feet for flexion/repetitive motion as in operating foot controls
Pack products in boxes and tape lids of boxes shut appropriately for proper shipping while inspecting product for any quality defects
Stack, pack, and transport printed materials in various stages of completion on pallets as it accumulates on delivery tables of specific equipment
Responsible for reading and following specific job instructions to produce an order according to spec
Maintain attendance according to facility guidelines as well as be able to work constructively with co-workers, supervisors, vendors while performing daily responsibilities
Ability and willingness to float across departments and assist where needed
Follow safety rules, procedures and standards