Equipment Operator 3rd shift

Taylor Communications•Fridley, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor Corporation is seeking an Equipment Operator for its Fridley, Minnesota facility. The role is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining equipment while ensuring efficiency, production quality, and compliance with safety standards. The operator contributes to daily operations and production goals, including preparing equipment for new products and complex projects and requesting materials needed to maintain productivity. The position is on third shift, Sunday through Thursday, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The anticipated hourly pay range is $20.00–$25.00; the actual offer may depend on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications or licenses, and location. Taylor advertises a $1,000 new-hire incentive and benefits available on day one, with no waiting period. DailyPay is also available. Taylor Corporation is a family-owned print and communications company with more than 50 years of category expertise and 10,000 employees across dozens of U.S. states and multiple countries. The employer may change or assign other duties to the position and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Machine operation experience.
Ability to comprehend number sequencing and recognize errors, and to work with numbers.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
Good mechanical aptitude.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Ability to respond to changing priorities and coordinate multiple projects.
Ability to perform varied tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
Ability to interact constructively and effectively with plant employees and work toward team goals.
Ability to adapt to change and handle other assigned tasks.
Service-oriented, high-energy, positive, and friendly demeanor.
Ability to stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information and ideas.
Ability to operate machinery and handle products, including print materials.
Ability to move around inside the facility.
Ability to regularly lift, push, pull, or carry more than 25 pounds.
Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Set up, operate, and monitor complex machinery to meet production schedules and performance expectations.
Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on equipment to identify issues before they affect production.
Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions to minimize downtime.
Train and mentor employees on machinery operation, safety protocols, best practices, and quality expectations.
Delegate tasks to support team productivity and workflow.
Model collaboration and accountability.
Update the Production Supervisor on equipment status, production metrics, and issues.
Maintain accurate records of equipment performance, production output, and maintenance activities.
Comply with safety, DOT, HAZMAT, and environmental regulations.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow departmental policies and procedures.
Use personal protective equipment consistently and correctly.
Enter accurate timekeeping, job costing, and MRP job-tracking data.
Set up equipment for new products and complex projects.
Request materials needed to maintain productivity.