Manufacturing Associate - Second Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Purpose & Connection to Our Mission

At Taylored Expressions, every role contributes to our mission of sharing joy—with our customers, our teammates, and the creative community we serve. The work in this role matters because it helps bring creativity, care, and connection to life through the products and experiences we create and the way we work together as a team.

We believe it is not possible to share something we don’t have. Because of this, we work intentionally to foster joy not only through what we do, but through how we show up each day. Team members at Taylored Expressions are invited to live out our Key Characteristics of being Creative, Caring, Connected, and Courageous in practical, visible ways through their daily work and interactions.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Success in this role is measured by both outcomes and behaviors.

Primary Focus: Task ownership and reliability.

The Manufacturing Associate is Responsible for specific individual tasks that are executed daily with a weekly focus. They execute work with consistency and excellence, contributes to daily and weekly team objectives, and cares deeply about quality, efficiency, and follow-through.

· A reliable executor

· Personally accountable

· Aware of time, pace, and priorities

· Open to learning & Continuous Improvement

· Coachable & receptive to feedback

· A positive team contributor

· Aware of problems & willing to speak up

Unique Accountability
This role is uniquely accountable for the following tasks and objectives:

· Operate various machines and equipment to assist with production processes in our Print, Laser and Stamp Manufacturing areas. These include: computerized cutting (Zund), automated lamination, industrial cutting, laser cutting, vulcanizing and shrink wrapping.

· Offload and transport materials and supplies by fork lift or pallet jack to different areas of the production floor as needed.

· Assist with product packaging and assembly.

· Work collaboratively with other team members to meet production goals and deadlines.

· Be willing to work in different areas of the manufacturing facility as needed.

· Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.

· Clean and maintain work areas and equipment to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.

· Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to prevent accidents and injuries.

· Enter product and production data into computer software with ease

Requirements

· Ability to establish priorities and multi-task

· Able to be on your feet and or walking most of the shift.

· Excellent organizational skills

· Good computer skills

· Detail-oriented

· The strength to safely lift 35 pounds and endurance to stand for 4-5 hours at a time

· Proficiency in measuring, cutting, and assembling a plus

· Self-motivated and takes initiative

· Encouraging, team-oriented attitude

· Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.

*This role is part of a small second shift crew. All applicants must be comfortable working on a small team of 1-2 others and working independently for most of the shift.

*Work hours for this shift are 4:00 pm to 12 am*

Taylored Expressions is a family-owned leader in the paper crafting industry, dedicated to providing tools, techniques, and inspiration that empower our customers to create beautiful handmade cards and crafts that spread love and joy. Come join our mission of sharing joy—with our customers, our teammates, and the creative community we serve!

Company Description

Taylored Expressions is a family-owned leader in the paper crafting industry, dedicated to providing tools, techniques, and inspiration that empower our customers to create beautiful handmade cards and crafts that spread love and joy. Come join our mission of sharing joy—with our customers, our teammates, and the creative community we serve!