Machine Operator Weekend

ManpowerGroup; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Machine Operator Weekend in Ames, IA to support the weekend production operations on the Powders Shift. You will operate straightforward equipment, gather materials, and help maintain safe, efficient production.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of machine operating experience, can perform data entry for work orders, follow safety policies, and contribute to continuous improvement through problem solving and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of machine operating experience.
• Experience entering data and handling work orders (LOTS, kanban, DRP).
• Ability to manage storage of parts and raw materials; keep area clean and organized.
• Ability to safely handle chemical and non-chemical waste.

Responsibilities

• Produce quality products per the build signal.
• Gather materials and set up equipment for production.
• Meet productivity standards and record quality/traceability data.
• Troubleshoot and work independently with attention to detail.
• Follow safety policies including PPE, lock-out/tag-out, and good housekeeping.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Data entry

Team participation

Tools

Oracle

ARIBA

Job description

Our client is seeking Machine Operator Weekend to join their team, you will be part of the Powders Shift & Schedule supporting weekend production operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to safety, a focus on quality, and the drive to meet productivity and documentation expectations—while staying ready to learn, improve, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

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

Job Title: Machine Operator Weekend

Location: Ames, IA

Pay Range: $25.00 hour

Shift: Weekend Shift; Friday-Sunday 5am-5:30pm. 12 Hour Shifts - 36-hour work week.

What's the Job?

• Responsible for producing quality products per the build signal.
• Gather materials and set up straightforward equipment to support production.
• Machine Operating Experience minimal 1 year
• Maintain quality of products produced according to department standards and visual or dimensional specifications.
• Meet productivity standards and record/maintain quality or traceability information.
• Troubleshooting, working independently, attention to detail
• Comply with company safety policies, including safe operation of equipment, PPE usage, hand tool safety, lock-out/tag-out, and proper storage of tools; follow good housekeeping policies.

What's Needed?

• Ability to accurately perform required computer data entry and work order transactions (including LOTS, scrap, Oracle, ARIBA, kanban, DRP, etc.).
• Experience maintaining equipment according to work instructions or preventive maintenance tasks, including some troubleshooting.
• Comfort supporting visual management of part and raw material storage and keeping the work area clean and organized.
• Ability to handle and accurately dispose of chemical and non-chemical waste, including some hazardous and regulated waste.
• Willingness to participate in team meetings, plan daily work with resource utilization, and support problem solving, project work, cycle counting, and inventory/material handling.

What's in it for me?

• Work a weekend schedule with 12-hour shifts (Friday-Sunday) in a production environment where your attention to detail matters.
• Contribute directly to quality outcomes by following build signals, standards, and traceability requirements.
• Build practical skills through equipment setup, operation, troubleshooting, and cross-training opportunities as needed.
• Support continuous improvement through kaizen and DBS activities, including suggesting improvements and participating in problem solving.
• Be part of a team that plans daily work, prioritizes workload with Planner and Manager, and works toward internal and external demand goals.

Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:

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

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.