First Shift Machine Operator -- Precision, Quality & Growth

Taher; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

Taher is seeking Machine Operators for its Plymouth, Minnesota facility. You will safely operate production equipment, monitor performance, and help achieve output goals.

You will participate in changeovers, basic troubleshooting, and accurate documentation, while following food safety and sanitation guidelines. Strong candidates have mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to follow standardized work.

Qualifications

• Experience operating manufacturing, packaging, food production, or industrial equipment preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new equipment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow standardized processes and operating instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in a changing and growing manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate concerns and ask questions when additional support is needed.
• Basic computer, tablet, or production data-entry skills.
• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, monitor, and adjust production equipment.
• Follow established operating procedures and standardized work.
• Complete required equipment checks at startup and throughout the shift.
• Monitor machine and line performance against established production goals.
• Track key operational measurements such as production output, run rates, downtime, waste, quality defects, yield, and efficiency.
• Recognize when equipment or production performance is outside expected standards.
• Make appropriate adjustments within established operating parameters.
• Escalate maintenance, quality, or production concerns promptly.
• Complete required production and quality documentation accurately.
• Support line employees and work with Line Leads and production leadership.
• Follow food safety, quality, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
• Participate in training using standardized work, Job Instruction, TWI, or similar methods.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to reduce downtime, waste, and variation.
• Communicate clearly during shift handoffs to ensure continuity between production teams.

Skills

Manufacturing equipment

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Standardized processes

Production goals

Troubleshooting

Communication

Bilingual Spanish/English

Job description

Taher is seeking Machine Operators for its Plymouth, Minnesota facility. You will safely operate production equipment, monitor performance, and help achieve output goals.

You will participate in changeovers, basic troubleshooting, and accurate documentation, while following food safety and sanitation guidelines. Strong candidates have mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to follow standardized work.