Equipment Operator (3Rd Shift)

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Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future ― and your career. We power our employees' potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. If you're ready for something bigger ― more challenge, more variety, more pathways for professional growth ― we should talk. We're passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we're looking for people like you.

Ready to reach your potential? It's time to look at Taylor.

Your Opportunity: Taylor is seeking an Equipment Operator who is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of various types of equipment. This role involves performing routine maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and assisting in the overall workflow of operations.

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:

• Operate and control machinery and equipment, in a safe and efficient manner.

• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on equipment, reporting any malfunctions or necessary repairs to the supervisor.

• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment for oneself and others.

• Assist in loading, unloading, and transporting materials as required, ensuring proper handling techniques to minimize damage and loss.

• Maintain accurate logs of equipment usage, maintenance activities, and any incidents that occur during operations.

• Work closely with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks and ensure the timely completion of projects.

• Assist in training new operators and team members on equipment operation and safety practices.

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

• Basic setting up of equipment for new production jobs.

• Materials management - request materials required to maintain productivity.

You Must Have:

• Ability to delegate tasks and provide clear direction to co-workers.

• 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.

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 $17.00 - $21.00 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.