Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Taylor Corporation•Amsterdam, NY
•Onsite

About The Position

Taylor DM Brands, formerly known as Amsterdam Printing, is seeking an Equipment Operator to prepare, operate, and adjust assigned machinery to customer work-order specifications. The operator produces products according to specifications and established processes, inspects product quality throughout production, performs routine equipment maintenance, and maintains a clean and safe work area. The role involves coordinating with the Production Team to produce and prioritize jobs and reorganize work when deadlines or updates change. The employee must maintain knowledge of applicable safety requirements for the job and equipment. The position is based in Amsterdam, New York, and is scheduled for first shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The anticipated pay rate is $16.00 per hour; the offered rate may depend on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications or licenses, and location.

Requirements

  • Ability to set and adjust machinery to required tolerances.
  • High degree of mechanical ability.
  • Basic math skills and ability to read measurements with a ruler.
  • Good reading ability.
  • Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information and ideas so others will understand.
  • Regularly remain in a stationary position.
  • Constantly operate machinery and handle products, including print materials.
  • Frequently move inside the facility.
  • Regularly lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 25+ pounds.
  • Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

  • One year of experience in production or as an equipment operator.
  • Good color discernment.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, operate, and adjust assigned machinery to specifications in customer work orders.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area and prepare it for the next user.
  • Produce products to specifications by following processes and procedures.
  • Perform routine equipment maintenance to ensure optimum output.
  • Visually inspect product throughout production runs for quality.
  • Coordinate with the Production Team to produce and prioritize jobs and reorganize work as needed to meet deadline changes and updates.
  • Maintain knowledge of job and equipment safety requirements.

Benefits

  • Benefits start on day one.
  • $1,000 new-hire incentive.
  • DailyPay access, allowing employees to receive pay on their first day.
  • Choice of several health plans.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision coverage.
  • Wellness programs.
  • Life and disability coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts.
  • Health savings accounts.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • 64 hours of annual holiday pay.
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