2nd Shift Production Operator — Automated Assembly & Quality

Challenge Manufacturing; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Challenge Mfg. Company LLC is seeking a Production Operator for our Kansas City, MO plant on the 2nd shift (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM). You will load component parts into automated assembly, follow work instructions, and document issues to ensure quality.

Responsibilities include using PLEX to manage inventory, recording production, labeling, and supporting audits. You will need sharp attention to detail, ability to stand for long periods, and teamwork to meet production goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required or preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to detect defects.
• Ability to read and interpret operator instructions, inspection check sheets, and quality alerts.
• Basic computer skills for data entry.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Load component parts into automated assembly and document production.
• Record production, pack per instruction, make labels and document issues with parts or machinery.
• Escalate down machinery and poor-quality parts to Team Leaders and/or Supervisors.
• Ensure products comply with check sheets and work instructions.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and support audits.
• Cross train on various work centers as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading operator instructions

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Stand for long periods

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PLEX

Job description

Challenge Mfg. Company LLC is seeking a Production Operator for our Kansas City, MO plant on the 2nd shift (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM). You will load component parts into automated assembly, follow work instructions, and document issues to ensure quality.

Responsibilities include using PLEX to manage inventory, recording production, labeling, and supporting audits. You will need sharp attention to detail, ability to stand for long periods, and teamwork to meet production goals.