Machine Operator I - Day Shift

PLZ Corp; Pacific, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary benefits

Paid Time Off

Bonus programs

Job summary

PLZ Corp is seeking a full-time, on-site manufacturing/production worker for our Pacific, MO facility. Schedule is weekdays with early morning hours. Pay is $20 per hour in USD, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for advancement.

You will perform quality checks, monitor machinery, support line changeovers, complete production paperwork, and maintain a safe, efficient workspace following SOPs and 5S standards.

Qualifications

• High School/GED or better.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality checks using gauges, scales, and crip gauges.
• Monitor and operate production lines to ensure safety and quality.
• Assist in changeovers of the filling area.
• Complete production paperwork accurately and timely.
• Ensure fill weights and components meet work orders.
• Maintain a clean, safe 5S work environment.

Skills

Team Player

Dedicated

Growth Opportunities

Education

High School/GED or better

Job description

Job Category : Manufacturing / Production / Operations

Requisition Number : MACHI006006

• Posted : September 11, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $20 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

Pacific, MO
Pacific, MO 63069, USA

Description

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.
From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at www.plzcorp.com/careers or visit https://youtu.be/XYNIFpLQIJY

Schedule: Monday through Thursday from 3:55am - 4:05pm

Position Specific Responsibilities:

• Continually perform quality checks utilizing various gauges, particularly scales and crip gauges, recording/reporting results as required.
• Complete appropriate valve placement, keeping pace with production; utilizing machinery or manual placement as appropriate (with assistance).
• Monitor all machinery, including applicable hoppers, for safe, quality and efficient production.
• Assist in competing change overs of the filling area.
• Complete production paperwork in an accurate and timely matter, to communicate with team and management.
• Ensure each can receives product fill weights within tolerances indicated by production instructions.
• Verify correct components are utilized in production.
• Perform all daily periodic maintenance task on fill area equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with 5S protocol and SOP's.
• Verifying component codes against work orders.
• Acquiring enough components to last until the next break or end of the production run.
• Making sure all partial boxes or pallets of components are used first during a run.
• Preparing the area for new production by first removing all incorrect components before the new are delivered.
• Requesting additional components from the material handlers before they are required for production.
• Keeping the Domer and Tipper full and operating properly.
• Operating the lines at maximum performance, ensuring accuracy and quality standards are maintained.
• Reporting any and all safety hazards, violations and procedural problems to team leaders.

PLZ Corp offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• We promote from within/opportunity for advancement.
• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.
• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.
• 401k & company provided match.
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)

Benefits start first of the month following 30 days.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Education

Preferred

High School/GED or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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