Shipping Associate (2nd Shift)

Taylor Corporation; North Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay access

Benefits package

Job summary

Taylor Corporation is hiring a Production Shipping Associate in North Mankato, MN. You’ll prepare, package, and ship orders, coordinate with production and customer service, and maintain accurate shipping records. The role supports cross‑department collaboration and requires adherence to safety standards.

The position is 2nd shift, Monday–Friday 2:00pm–10:00pm with additional Saturday hours as needed, paying $16–$18 per hour depending on experience and location.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret, and decipher general written instructions from work orders and safety documents.
• Clear spoken and written communication with teammates and supervisors.
• Basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Adherence to safety rules, procedures and standards.
• Willingness to support across departments as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, and process outgoing orders accurately.
• Apply labels and handle products with care for shipping readiness.
• Communicate with shipping carriers to ensure correct details.
• Ship and stack orders on skids and pallets.
• Inspect products for quality defects before packing.
• Follow job instructions to produce orders per spec.

Skills

Reading instructions

Effective communication

Basic math

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

Come Work with Us! 1,000 New Hire Incentive! Taylor is proud to now offer “DailyPay”. With “DailyPay”, you can get paid on your very first day. No more waiting for direct deposit or a paper check! https://www.dailypay.com/partners/taylorcorp/ 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

Folder Works, a division of Taylor Corporation, is looking for a Production Shipping Associate to join our team in NorthMankato-MN. The associate is responsible for accurately preparing, packaging, and shipping outgoing orders to ensure on‑time delivery to customers. This role works closely with production, inventory, and customer service teams to verify order accuracy, maintain shipping documentation, and uphold quality standards.

Work Authorization: To be considered for the Taylor opportunities, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform various hand operations such as applying labels to products, cut, wrap products, use tape dispensers and the use of feet for flexion/repetitive motion as in operating foot controls
• Accurately preparing, packaging, and processing outgoing orders
• Communicates effectively with all shipping carriers
• Ship and stack orders on shipping skids
• Pack products in boxes and tape lids of boxes shut appropriately for proper shipping while inspecting product for any quality defects
• Stack, pack, and transport printed materials in various stages of completion on pallets as it accumulates on delivery tables of specific equipment
• Responsible for reading and following specific job instructions to produce an order according to spec
• Maintain attendance according to facility guidelines as well as be able to work constructively with co‑workers, supervisors, vendors while performing daily responsibilities
• Ability and willingness to float across departments and assist where needed
• Follow safety rules, procedures and standards

Your Shift

2nd shift; Monday – Friday, 2:00pm - 10:00pm Additional hours on Saturdays as needed to support production demands and customer deadlines.

You Must Have

• Ability to read, interpret, and decipher general written instructions from documents such as work orders, parts orders, safety regulations, operating procedures, or other job specific written documents
• Ability to speak and communicate effectively with fellow employees
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
• Ability to remain detail-oriented and well‑organized while working efficiently in a fast‑paced environment and consistently maintaining safety and quality standards

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 40+ pounds (lift, push, pull and/or carry)

The anticipated hourly range for this position is $16 – $18. 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 employee.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

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. 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. 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.