1st Shift Machine Operator — Fri-Sun Off, Weekly Pay & PTO

SMS Staffing; Columbia (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonuses

PTO

Overtime opportunities

Growth potential

Safe and supportive work environment

Job summary

SMS Staffing is hiring a Machine Operator for a role near Columbia, IL. The position offers a 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM shift, Monday through Thursday, with Fridays to Sundays off. Pay is $19.00 per hour, with weekly pay, bonuses, PTO, overtime opportunities, and growth potential in a safety‑mocused environment.

Required is at least 6 months of machine operating experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced production setting while maintaining quality standards and accurate production records.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of machine operator experience.
• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain quality standards.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on role.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, operate, and monitor production machinery.
• Fill, seal, and package liquid products with accuracy.
• Perform machine adjustments, changeovers, diagnose and basic troubleshooting.
• Conduct quality checks to ensure proper fill levels and product quality.
• Use hand tools and measuring instruments as needed.
• Maintain production records and follow work instructions.
• Lift to 50 lbs regularly (occasionally 100+ lbs with assistance).

Skills

Machine operation

Attention to detail

Quality standards

Reliability

Job description

SMS Staffing is hiring a Machine Operator for a role near Columbia, IL. The position offers a 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM shift, Monday through Thursday, with Fridays to Sundays off. Pay is $19.00 per hour, with weekly pay, bonuses, PTO, overtime opportunities, and growth potential in a safety‑mocused environment.

Required is at least 6 months of machine operating experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced production setting while maintaining quality standards and accurate production records.