Equipment Operator

Taylor Corporation; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Taylor Corporation as an Equipment Operator at our label manufacturing plant in Dallas, TX. This role entails operating and maintaining rewinding equipment, packing products, and ensuring quality standards are met. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and the ability to meet physical demands. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing personal growth and security in a family-oriented company.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Annual holiday pay

Qualifications

• One year of related machine operation experience preferred.
• Good verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to learn and apply new procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate rewinding equipment according to procedures.
• Monitor quality of finished product according to job specifications.
• Complete required paperwork and maintain work area.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Ability to meet physical demands

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Taylor Corporation is a growing, dynamic company with big plans for the future ― and our people. Family owned and proud of it, we power our employees’ potential and strive to create opportunity and security for every member of the team. We’re passionate about our work, we believe there is always a better way, and we’re in this for the long haul.

Ready to build a career? It’s time to look at Taylor.

Your Opportunity: Taylor Print & Service Solutions, a Taylor Corporation company, is seeking an Equipment Operator at its Dallas, TX label manufacturing plant.The position is responsible for setting up, operating, monitoring, and maintaining rewinding equipment, handling rolls of labels as they come off the rewinder, and packing label rolls into boxes and stacking on pallets.

Your Shift: 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

(two-week alternating schedule, 3 days one week and 4 days the next week)

Your Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate rewinding equipment according to procedures and job specifications.Troubleshoot problems and perform routine equipment upkeep as required
• Monitor quality of finished product according to job specifications and quality standards
• Meet standards for output and waste
• Prepare cartons and pack finished product
• Handle labels so as to prevent any damage or errors on finished labels
• Complete required paperwork (work orders, equipment logs, etc.)
• Prioritize work schedule as necessary to minimize production down time
• Follow safety procedures
• Maintain work area in organized manner

You Must Have:

• Good verbal communication skills are required to coordinate the rewinding process
• Ability to meet physical demands of the job (lifting up to 65 pounds, prolonged standing)
• Ability to learn and apply new procedures and methods.
• Ability and willingness to perform repetitive work
• Ability to follow precise detailed job specifications
• Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to read a ruler
• Mechanical aptitude

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)

We Would Also Prefer:

• Prefer one year of related machine operation experience
• High school diploma or the equivalent

About Taylor Corporation

One of the largest graphics communications firms in North America, Taylor’s family of companies provide a diverse set of products, services and technologies addressing the toughest communication challenges. For nearly 50 years, Taylor has been a premier provider of powerful and innovative products, services and expertise for individuals, businesses and distributors large and small. Our 10,000+ employees spanning 26 states and seven countries work diligently to create the interactive, printing and marketing solutions that have helped build some of the world’s more recognizable brands. Everything we do begins with identifying the unique priorities and needs of our customers and creating one-of-a-kind solutions. We offer a comprehensive benefit package including several health plans to choose from, dental, vision, wellness programs, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, 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.

About Us

Taylor Corporation is a dynamic, diversified company with big plans for the future – and your career. Join more than a company – become part of a family.

Imagine a company whose core purpose is to create opportunity and security for its employees. That’s us, that’s Taylor.

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.