Machine Operator

Manpower Group (USA); Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group (USA) is hiring a Packaging Line Operator in Missouri. This full-time role supports 12-hour shifts on days or nights, with $16/hour day shift and $17/hour night shift.

You will operate packaging equipment, perform quality checks, and maintain production records to ensure products meet company standards. You must follow GMPs and SOPs, work safely in a team, and help with line setup and changeovers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to quality and safety.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Load packaging materials, labels, cartons, and components onto production lines.
• Start, stop, and monitor packaging equipment according to established procedures.
• Set and verify equipment centerlines to maximize efficiency.
• Perform routine quality inspections to ensure products meet specifications.
• Identify and remove defective products from the production line.
• Report equipment issues or quality concerns to supervisors and support teams.
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation.
• Assist with line setup, product changeovers, and cleaning activities.
• Support line clearance activities and ensure production readiness.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work environment.
• Follow GMPs, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve daily production goals and schedules.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Reading SOPs

Teamwork

Task prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Packaging Line Operator

Full-Time Opportunity

$16hr for day shift
$17hr for night shift

12-Hour Shifts Available

Days: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM, rotating 2-2-3 schedule
Nights: 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM, rotating 2-2-3 schedule

Are you looking for a hands-on manufacturing role where safety, quality, and teamwork are valued? We are seeking Temporary Packaging Line Operators to support production and packaging operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for operating packaging equipment, performing quality checks, maintaining production records, and ensuring products are packaged according to company standards.

What You'll Do

As a Packaging Line Operator, you will play a critical role in keeping production lines running safely and efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements
• Load packaging materials, labels, cartons, and components onto production lines
• Start, stop, and monitor equipment according to established procedures
• Set and verify equipment centerlines to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime
• Perform routine quality inspections to ensure products meet specifications
• Identify and remove defective products from the production line
• Report equipment issues or quality concerns to supervisors and support teams
• Maintain accurate production and quality documentation
• Assist with line setup, product changeovers, and cleaning activities
• Support line clearance activities and ensure production readiness
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready work environment
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and work instructions
• Collaborate with team members to achieve daily production goals and schedules

What We're Looking For

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Mechanical aptitude and basic troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, safety procedures, and work instructions
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing production needs

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing, packaging, or production experience
• Experience operating liquid filling, capping, labeling, or packaging equipment
• Knowledge of GMPs and quality systems
• Experience performing equipment changeovers and basic preventative maintenance
• Familiarity with production documentation, batch records, and quality inspections
• Ability to identify and resolve minor mechanical issues
• Forklift, pallet jack, or other material handling equipment experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during a 12-hour shift
• Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Comfortable working around moving machinery and manufacturing equipment
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as business needs require

Why Join Us?

• Hands-on manufacturing experience
• Team-oriented work environment
• Training provided
• Opportunity to develop mechanical and production skills
• Safety-focused workplace
• Potential for career growth within manufacturing operations

If you're dependable, quality-focused, and enjoy working in a fast-paced production environment, apply today and become part of a team dedicated to operational excellence and product quality.