Production Equipment Operator - 1st Shift

Tailored Management; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Tailored Management is seeking a Production Equipment Operator for the 1st shift at our Newark, DE location. You will operate insertion and print equipment in a fast-paced setting, follow safety and privacy standards, and maintain production logs. The role is fully onsite, Monday–Friday from 6:00 A.M.

to 2:30 P.M., with a 3-month contract and potential extension. Start date is 11/30/2026, pending onboarding.

Qualifications

• Experience in production or manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours and lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn equipment operation quickly.
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete production documentation.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Operate insertion and printing equipment to meet production and quality standards.
• Perform equipment setup, inspections, and routine quality checks.
• Complete production logs and required documentation accurately.
• Follow safety procedures, customer privacy requirements, and 5S/Lean principles.
• Cross-train on multiple machines and support workflow operations.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments.
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Skills

Production experience

Stand 8 hrs

Lift 50 lbs

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

English reading

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: Production Equipment Operator - 1st Shift

Location: 800 SAMOSET DR, Newark, DE 19713

Pay Rate: $17.28 (paid weekly)

Schedule: Fully onsite; 1st shift (Monday-Friday from 6:00 A.M.–2:30 P.M.)

Start Date: 11/30/2026, pending onboarding completion

Contract Length: 3-months with potential for extension

Overview

Join a world-class statement processing team responsible for producing and mailing customer statements and communications. This role operates insertion and print equipment in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and customer privacy.

Responsibilities

• Operate insertion and printing equipment to meet production and quality standards.
• Perform equipment setup, inspections, and routine quality checks.
• Complete production logs and required documentation accurately.
• Follow safety procedures, customer privacy requirements, and 5S/Lean principles.
• Cross-train on multiple machines and support workflow operations.
• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and other departments.
• Support continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Production or manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours and lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn equipment operation quickly.
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete production documentation.
• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of production experience.
• Experience operating insertion and/or print equipment.

At Tailored Management, we help people get jobs and take pride in their work, so we better take pride in ours too. Not every company has the opportunity to meaningfully and directly impact individuals in a way that makes their lives tangibly better. To better support our employees, we offer a wide variety of benefit options to support you. We offer:

• Medical Coverage – HDHP, PPO, and Surest plan options
• Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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