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Production Operator

Kansas City, MO 64126

Posted: 04/06/2026 Job Number: 800505 Pay Rate: 21.22 Industry: Agriculture

Job Description

Position Title: Production Operator

Wage: $21.22/hour

Shift: 2nd (Train on 1st Shift 7:30am-4pm)

Hours: 4pm-12:30am Monday-Friday, Overtime as needed

We are searching for candidates that can support the operation of basic to advanced PLC metal forming, punch, and stamping machines, maintaining safe work behavior and driving efforts in safety, housekeeping, 5S, quality, and productivity to meet the production output and quality goals. This is a 2nd shift role, but employees will train on 1st shift for a short time. This is an associate to hire opportunity in Kansas City, MO. If interested, please apply with an updated work history.

Production Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Read, interpret, and run work orders operating basic PLC control panels, continually reviewing production status to efficiently meet daily and weekly output goals
- Read and interpret blueprints and setup, operate, change-over, and tear down the lines–communicating obstacles proactively as needed to ensure production flows smoothly and efficiently
- Use calipers, gauges, and other hand tools to regularly inspect parts, and perform visual inspections to ensure they meet quality standards
- Apply labels to the product and enter daily production output into an ERP System, ensuring counts and information are accurate
- Perform light troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on machines to ensure they are in proper working order
- Fill out scrap and reject reports as well as production reports

Production Operator Requirements:
- High school degree, GED, or equivalent work experience
- Prior machine operating experience is required
- Forklift and overhead crane experience are a plus
- Strong focus on safety and attention to detail
- Ability to read, write, and do basic math in English
- Ability to read basic print facts and follow production orders
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Must be able to carry out detailed written or oral instruction
- Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment
- Ability to lift 40-80 pounds occasionally
- Frequent bending and twisting
- Ability to carry heavy corrugated cut-off sheets
- Occasional kneeling
- Constant standing and walking

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