Control Room Machine Operator - 2nd Shift (40594)

Young Innovations; Earth City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Innovations is seeking a Control Room Machine Operator to support high-volume production of dental products. The role emphasizes accurate weighing, mixing, filling, and packaging in a fast-paced environment with strict safety and quality standards.

You will work with a collaborative production team, report to a Production Supervisor, and follow SOPs to ensure product consistency and reliability. This position prioritizes safety, quality, and timely output while maintaining clean work

Qualifications

• Experience in production/manufacturing/warehouse in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and safety guidelines.
• Detail-oriented with focus on quality and safety while performing repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with reliable attendance.
• Willingness to learn new processes and cross-train in lean manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Set up, operate, and maintain mixing, filling and packaging equipment safely and efficiently.
• Meet daily production goals while maintaining consistency and efficiency.
• Follow safety procedures, PPE requirements, and SOPs; perform in-process quality checks.
• Complete production documentation and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

Skills

Production environment

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Reliable attendance

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Earth City, MO 63045

Company Summary

At Young Innovations, we foster a dynamic environment where team members make an impact every day as part of a collaborative, inclusive culture. Together, we serve the dental profession and their patients, united in our mission of achieving a Lifetime of Oral Health™

We embrace diverse perspectives and encourage bold thinking, challenging traditional approaches with a bias for action. Whether you’re looking to expand your skills or grow your career, Young is here to support your goals and continuous learning. At Young, YOU are at the core of what we do.

Position Overview

The Control Room Machine Operator plays a critical hands-on role in manufacturing high-quality dental products in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment. This position exists to support daily production operations and help the company meet customer demand by efficiently producing products while maintaining strict safety and quality standards. As an essential part of the team, the Control Room Machine Operator contributes directly to product consistency, reliability, and customer satisfaction by following standardized processes, working collaboratively with others, and taking pride in producing products that help support oral health and keep people smiling. The Control Room Machine Operator will be responsible for a wide variety of weighing, mixing, filling and packaging activities including weighing raw materials, mixing batches, and operating filling and packaging equipment while adhering to batch records, work orders and SOPs.

You’ll like this role if:

• You enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment and are comfortable with repetitive tasks that require consistency and focus.
• You can work independently to stay on task, while also collaborating effectively with a team to meet shared production goals.
• You have strong attention to detail and take pride in following processes to ensure safety, quality, and accuracy.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Medium sized company – not too big, not too small – just enough to get things done and see your impact.
• Did we say benefits? Full medical, dental, vision, 401k, parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, and more!
• Make a meaningful impact every day by helping create products that support oral health and keep people smiling with confidence around the world.

Who you’ll work with:

• Work as part of a collaborative and talented production team, partnering with fellow operators to meet quality, safety, and production goals.
• Report directly to the Production Supervisor, with day-to-day support and guidance from a Production Lead to help you succeed in your role.

What You’ll Do:

Produce high-quality products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Effectively and efficiently set up, operate, and maintain all mixing, filling and packaging equipment in a fast-paced environment.
• Meet daily production goals while maintaining consistency and efficiency.
• Maintain safety and quality standards.
  • Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and standard operating procedures.
  • Perform in-process quality checks and identify or escalated defects or issues.
  • Able to follow procedures relating to proper storage and handling of chemicals, labels and other packaging supplies.
• Support team and production operations.
  • Work collaboratively with teammates, Production Leads, and Supervisors.
  • Complete required production documentation and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience working in a production, manufacturing, or warehouse environment and comfort in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety guidelines consistently.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, accuracy, and safety while performing hands‑on, repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, with reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to learn new processes, support cross-training and adapt to a regulated or lean manufacturing environment.

Technical Skills:

• Ability to operate basic production or manufacturing equipment and machinery safely.
• Basic mechanical aptitude (e.g., loading materials, making simple adjustments, recognizing when equipment isn’t operating correctly).
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, SOPs, and visual aids (paper or digital).

Physical Requirements

Manufacturing/Distribution Environment

This position operates in a manufacturing plant environment. The role routinely involves working around machinery, equipment, and moving mechanical parts. The facility may be subject to varying temperatures, loud noise levels, and airborne particles such as dust or chemical fumes, depending on the area of the plant. This role may require periods of standing, sitting, or walking throughout the workday. Occasional bending, lifting, or carrying items up to 50 pounds may be necessary.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, control, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk. Hearing abilities required for this environment include being able to clearly hear and respond to audible alarms, production equipment, forklifts, and other machinery to maintain a safe work environment. Individuals must be able to distinguish and understand verbal communication including instructions, safety warnings, and team discussions, sometimes in an environment with moderate to high background noise.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.