Laser Operator

Manpower, Inc.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup's client seeks a Laser Operator for the 1st shift to support daily production operations. You will operate laser/marking equipment, label and package products, and maintain quality while safeguarding downtime and tagging accuracy.

You will also train new staff using a buddy system, ensuring SOP adherence and on-time delivery. This role emphasizes safety, precision, and teamwork in a hands-on manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating a computer and basic digital tasks.
• Basic math proficiency (counting, adding, and subtracting).
• Good manual dexterity and ability to follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Run a laser/marking station to mark Livestock Identification tags per SOP.
• Label and package product, ensuring correct packaging for the production line.
• Maintain efficient workstation tasks, completing work on time and with the desired quality.
• Record downtime accurately and respond to malfunctions to protect tag quality.
• Train new employees using a buddy system for tasks at levels below certification.

Skills

Computer skills

Math skills

Manual dexterity

SOP compliance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Our client, manufacturing operations is seeking a Laser Operator 1st shift to join their team. As a Laser Operator 1st shift, you will be part of the production team supporting daily operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, a focus on quality, and the drive to keep workstations running efficiently—while learning and mastering laser/marking processes that help meet engineering and customer requirements.

Job Title: Laser Operator 1st shift

Pay Range: $15.50

Shift: 1st shift

What's the Job?

• Run a laser, laser/ink jet, or E.I.D. marking station to mark Livestock Identification tags according to SOP.
• Label and package product, ensuring packaging is available and correct for the production line.
• Ensure workstation tasks are completed efficiently, on time, and with the desired quality.
• Record downtime accurately and take prompt action when operational malfunctions are observed to protect tag quality.
• Train new employees using a buddy system to perform tasks at levels below the qualification for which you are certified.

What's Needed?

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating a computer, including the ability to use a mouse, pull files, and learn basic computer skills.
• Basic math proficiency (counting, handling numbers, adding, and subtracting).
• Good manual dexterity and the ability to read, comprehend, and follow SOPs and instructions.
• Ability to comply with Health, Safety, and Environment procedures and established conduct rules for the area.

What's in it for me?

• Opportunity to build hands‑on expertise operating laser/marking equipment in a production environment.
• Clear expectations around quality, safety, and efficient workstation performance.
• Chance to contribute to accurate production through downtime recording and proactive malfunction response.
• Responsibility to support team capability by training new employees through a buddy system.
• A role where your attention to detail directly impacts engineering and customer requirements.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.