General Laborer

Express Employment Professionals; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a General Laborer (1st Shift) for a fast-paced production facility in Wentzville, MO. This full-time, temp-to-hire role offers hands-on cross-training across multiple stations with strong overtime potential.

You will perform prep and processing tasks on vehicles and products, supporting a smooth assembly line with reliable hours and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• Driver's license required.
• Able to work 1st shift with overtime and weekends as needed.
• Detail-oriented with good hand-eye coordination.
• Physically capable to stand and perform tasks in a fast-paced shop.
• Reliable transportation to Wentzville, MO 63385.
• Pre-employment background checks will be completed.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle & product prep: blow out dust, clean truck beds, apply protective tape and precise wire tape.
• Surface preparation: scuff surfaces to ensure liner adhesion and place emblems/logos before spraying.
• Production line support: load prepped products into automated spray chambers for liner application.
• Demasking & quality control: remove protective film, ensure crisp edges, and check thickness.
• Station rotation: rotate through prep, detailing, and quality assurance stations with the team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Hand-eye coordination

Reliability

Physical stamina

Flexible schedule

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

General Laborer (1st Shift) | Up to $18.00/hr

Location: Wentzville, MO 63385

Job Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire | Immediate Start

Shift: 1st Shift | Daytime Hours

Pay Rate: Up to $18.00 / Hour + Overtime Opportunities | Weekly Pay

Industry: Industrial Assembly, Production Line, Light Industrial, General Labor

About the Role

Looking for a fast-paced 1st shift role in St. Charles County? Express Employment Professionals is hiring a full-time General Laborer (1st Shift) for a premier production facility in Wentzville, MO (63385).

If you bring strong attention to detail, enjoy hands-on work, and are looking for steady hours with excellent overtime potential, this is a top-tier entry point into a major local facility. Paid cross-training across multiple technical stations is provided from day one!

What You Get

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn up to $18.00 / hour based on experience.

• High Overtime Earning Potential: Increase your weekly paycheck with daily overtime and peak-production weekend shifts.

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every Friday via direct deposit or pay card options.

• Full Health Benefits: Access to medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) options.

• Hands-On Cross-Training: Rotate across 7+ distinct prep, masking, and finish stations to build valuable industrial skills.

• Zero Candidate Fees: Express never charges job seekers a fee to find a job.

What You Will Do

• Vehicle & Product Prep: Blow out dust, clean truck beds, apply protective dual-layer plastic, and lay precise wire tape along tailgate borders.

• Surface Preparation: Scuff critical surfaces with abrasives to ensure optimal liner adhesion and position custom emblems/logos prior to spraying.

• Production Line Support: Load and position prepped products entering automated spray chambers for protective liner application.

• Demasking & Quality Control: Remove protective plastic, pull tape to reveal crisp, clean edges, clean excess overspray, and measure thickness across all product zones.

• Station Rotation: Work collaboratively with the production team, rotating through hands-on preparation, detailing, and quality assurance stations along the assembly line.

What You Need

• Driver's License: A valid Driver’s License is required to move and stage vehicles.

• Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to work 1st shift, including mandatory end-of-shift overtime and weekend production runs when required.

• Detail & Hand-Eye Coordination: Sharp focus for clean tape lines, proper surface preparation, and thorough quality inspection.

• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, bend, stretch, reach, and use manual hand tools throughout your shift in a fast-paced shop or factory environment.

• Reliability: Dependable attendance, solid work ethic, and reliable transportation to Wentzville, MO 63385.

• Screening: Willingness to complete standard pre-employment background checks and screenings.

Why Apply Through Express Employment Professionals?

Express Employment Professionals connects job seekers with top manufacturing, assembly, and light industrial facilities across Wentzville, O'Fallon, Lake St. Louis, and St. Charles County. Partnering with Express gives you a dedicated local recruiting team to help you navigate the hiring process and secure long-term career growth.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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