Assembler

Nesco Resource; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Vision

Dental

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Nesco Resource is seeking a Production Assembly and Packaging Associate in Saint Louis, MO. This onsite role involves building finished goods from components, inspecting for quality, and labeling for shipment.

Responsibilities include reviewing instructions and BOMs, assembling per specs, testing units, and escalating issues as needed. Training and safety are emphasized, with emphasis on teamwork and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and cooperation with others.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Functional reading and basic math proficiency.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal work instructions.
• Ability to safely operate common hand tools and selected powered equipment.
• Willingness to take responsibility for determining whether completed products meet requirements before shipment.

Responsibilities

• Review travelers, production instructions, BOMs, and related docs before starting work.
• Notify production leader or quality rep when documentation conflicts or issues arise.
• Assemble products using components, subassemblies, and fasteners per specifications.
• Examine materials and components for quality during production.
• Test and visually inspect completed units for operation, cleanliness, workmanship and defects.
• Escalate concerns requiring additional review and take corrective action as authorized.
• Make quality decisions to ensure only acceptable products ship.
• Complete final quality review before packing and release to customer.
• Package products with correct labels to prevent shipping or identification errors.
• Assist in orienting and training new employees on processes and expectations.
• Participate in warm‑up exercises to reduce risk of repetitive injuries.
• Keep work area clean, orderly, and compliant with safety rules.
• Communicate with supervisors and quality personnel effectively.
• Perform additional production‑related responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Clear communication

Organizational skills

English fluency

Reading and basic math

Follow instructions

Operate hand tools

Operate powered equipment

Quality decision making

Attention to detail

Tools

Hand tools

Powered equipment

Cutting equipment

Stationary drill

Job description

Up to $16 per hour Saint Louis, MO Onsite Right to Hire Skill Type: Light Industrial

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Job Description

Position Overview

The Production Assembly and Packaging Associate builds finished goods from prepared components, hardware, and partially completed assemblies. This position also inspects, packages, and identifies completed units according to production documentation, customer requirements, and internal procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Review job travelers, production instructions, bills of materials, and related documentation before beginning work.

Notify the appropriate production leader or quality representative when documentation conflicts, missing components, assembly concerns, or packaging issues are identified.

Assemble manufactured products using components, subassemblies, and fasteners in accordance with established specifications.

Examine materials and components during the production process and identify items that do not meet quality expectations.

Test and visually inspect completed units for correct operation, cleanliness, workmanship, and possible defects.

Correct assembly or quality issues when authorized and **escalate** concerns requiring additional review.

Make ongoing quality decisions to ensure only acceptable products are approved for shipment.

Complete the final quality review before finished units are packed and released to the customer.

Package completed products in the designated containers and apply accurate labels to prevent shipping or product-identification errors.

Help orient and train newly assigned employees on relevant processes and expectations.

Participate in hand and body stretching or warm‑up activities at the beginning of the shift and following meal and rest breaks to reduce the risk of repetitive‑motion injuries.

Keep the assigned work area orderly, clean, and compliant with workplace safety requirements.

Communicate and work effectively with supervisors, quality personnel, and other team members.

Perform additional production‑related responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Ability to communicate clearly and work cooperatively with others.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Functional reading and basic math proficiency.

Ability to understand and follow written and verbal work instructions.

Ability to safely operate common hand tools and selected powered equipment, which may include cutting equipment and a stationary drill.

Ability to remain accurate and make sound quality decisions while performing repetitive production tasks.

Willingness to accept responsibility for determining whether completed products meet requirements before shipment.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements below reflect activities commonly necessary to perform this position successfully.

Remain standing for extended periods during the workday.

Frequently use the hands and fingers to handle components, tools, controls, and packaged goods.

Frequently perform activities involving balance or climbing.

Occasionally walk, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Communicate verbally and hear workplace instructions or warnings.

Regularly lift, carry, or reposition materials and products weighing up to 50 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals who need them to perform the essential responsibilities of the position.

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Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.