Equipment Operator (3rd Shift)

Taylor Corporation is a family-owned, growing company that powers employees’ potential and creates opportunity and security for every team member. We’re passionate about our work and believe in finding better ways to achieve long-term success.

About the role

Label Works, a division of Taylor Corporation, is seeking an Equipment Operator in our North Mankato, MN facility. This role operates machines to finish production orders in slitting, cutting, and shipping areas. Candidates must be mechanically inclined and comfortable operating multiple pieces of equipment during their shift based on product and staffing needs.

Work authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Operate automatic or semi-automatic machines in a continuous production environment, including cutters, slitters, and shrink wrappers
• Assist in shipping by pre-boxing and preparing orders
• Proofread and quality-check product for accuracy and quality standards
• Clean and maintain the work area in compliance with safety regulations
• Assist in other departmental areas as workload requires

Requirements

• Mechanical and technical aptitude
• Basic math skills, including reading a ruler and calculating label dimensions for stock optimization
• Ability to operate equipment to meet production and quality standards
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions for work orders
• Strong attention to detail
• 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, standing and walking for majority of shift
• Ability to regularly lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50+ pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to distinguish colors
• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment

Pay

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $16 – $21. The actual base offered depends on qualifications, experience, skills, education, certifications, and location.

Schedule

3rd Shift; Monday - Friday, 10:00 pm - 6:30 am

Benefits

• Choice of several health plans
• Dental and 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
• DailyPay – get paid on your first day

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