What are the responsibilities and job description for the Light Equipment Operator 1st Shift position at Express Employment?
Located in Oakdale, MN
Salary: $17.50
Jumpstart Your Career with a Stable, Growing Company!
Express Employment Professionals - Woodbury, MN is now hiring a Light Equipment Operator for a well-established printing company in the East Metro!
Schedule & Pay:
What You'll Do:
Join a supportive team environment where you'll operate and maintain light production machinery to ensure high-quality printing and packaging products. Your key responsibilities will include:
Why This Job is a Great Fit for You:
Ideal Candidate:
Benefits Upon Hire:
Benefits While Working with Express:
Interested? Apply now and call/text us at (651) 731-9328 to schedule your interview!
Let's connect and find the right fit for you - this could be the start of something great!
#2000LI
Express Office: Woodbury
650 Commerce Drive
Suite 135
Woodbury, MN 55125
Salary: $17.50
Jumpstart Your Career with a Stable, Growing Company!
Express Employment Professionals - Woodbury, MN is now hiring a Light Equipment Operator for a well-established printing company in the East Metro!
Schedule & Pay:
- Start on a steady 1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Monday - Friday
- Transition to a rotating 3x12 schedule: Be open to working 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, just 3 days a week - 4 days off!
- Some weekend flexibility is required
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Starting Pay: $17.50/hr.
Pay increase upon hire - show your skills and get rewarded! Substantial increase upon hire!
Full-time, long-term opportunity with room to grow! - Tentative start date: April 7th 2026 or sooner
What You'll Do:
Join a supportive team environment where you'll operate and maintain light production machinery to ensure high-quality printing and packaging products. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Setting up and operating finishing/binding/packaging equipment
- Performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting
- Assisting in training new teammates and coordinating workflows
- Learning new areas and cross-training to build your skillset
Why This Job is a Great Fit for You:
- No two days are the same - hands-on work with clear goals
- 3-day work weeks once on rotation give you more time off
- Training provided - great for mechanically inclined individuals
- Be part of a company that values internal promotion
Ideal Candidate:
- Comfortable with light mechanical work and machine operation
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally
- Willing to learn, cross-train, and adapt to production needs
- Strong attendance and good communication skills
- Computer literate with strong technical aptitude and attention to detail.
- Comfortable using rulers, measurements, and basic math for precise adjustments.
- Able to understand, read, and speak English clearly for safe and accurate communication.
- Basic understanding of presswork procedures and materials (on-the-job training provided).
- Ability to follow detailed instructions and multitask effectively in a busy environment.
Benefits Upon Hire:
- Career advancement opportunities
- Paid time off Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- Flexible spending & tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance and more!
Benefits While Working with Express:
- Weekly Pay
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) Options
- Referral Bonuses
- Access to Multiple Job Opportunities
- Local Support from Our Friendly Woodbury Team!
Interested? Apply now and call/text us at (651) 731-9328 to schedule your interview!
Let's connect and find the right fit for you - this could be the start of something great!
#2000LI
Express Office: Woodbury
650 Commerce Drive
Suite 135
Woodbury, MN 55125
Salary : $18