Production Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Temp-to-Hire Path

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a full-time Production Operator (1st Shift) for a high-volume logistics and distribution center in O’Fallon, MO (63366). If you bring hands-on forklift experience and don’t mind manual container offloading, this daytime role offers steady work and weekly pay.

You will manually unload inbound inventory, palletize items, select and sort orders, and use WMS handheld scanners to track movements on a fast-paced production floor.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience is required.
• Must be able to unload containers manually and palletize items.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Container offloading & palletizing.
• Order selection & sorting from racks.
• WMS scanning to log product movements.
• Facility upkeep and safety compliance on the production floor.

Skills

Forklift Experience

WMS Scanning

Physical Stamina

Reliability

Tools

WMS Handheld Scanners

Job description

Production Operator (1st Shift) | Up to $19.00/hr

Location: O'Fallon, MO 63366

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

Shift: 1st Shift | Daytime Hours

Pay Rate: Up to $19.00 / Hour | Weekly Pay

Industry: Production, Warehousing, Material Handling, Logistics

About the Role

Looking for a dependable 1st shift position in O'Fallon? Express Employment Professionals is hiring a full-time Production Operator (1st Shift) for a high-volume logistics and distribution center in O'Fallon, MO (63366). If you bring hands-on forklift experience, don't mind physical container offloading and palletizing, and are skilled with WMS scanning systems, this role offers steady daytime hours, strong pay, and weekly paychecks.

What You Get

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $19.00 / hour depending on experience.

• Predictable Schedule: Reliable 1st Shift daytime hours - keep your evenings free.

• Weekly Pay: Dependable Friday paychecks via direct deposit or pay card options.

• Long-Term Growth: Temp-to-hire path with strong placement potential.

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

What You Will Do

• Container Offloading & Palletizing: Manually unload inbound inventory from containers, transferring and stacking items securely onto wooden pallets.

• Order Selection & Sorting: Pick warehouse orders from designated racks and utilize conveyer lines to sort and stage outgoing shipments.

• WMS Scanning: Track, record, and log product movements using handheld Warehouse Management System (WMS) scan guns.

• Facility Upkeep: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production floor compliant with company safety standards.

What You Need

• Forklift Experience: Prior experience operating industrial forklifts is required.

• PPE Required: Must have and wear steel-toed boots on site.

• System Familiarity: Practical experience using WMS handheld scanners or similar inventory systems.

• Physical Stamina: Capacity to lift, bend, stretch, and perform manual container unloading throughout the shift.

• Reliability: Rock-solid attendance, sharp work ethic, and reliable transportation to O'Fallon, MO 63366.

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

Why Apply Through Express Employment Professionals?

Express connects job seekers with leading logistics, manufacturing, and commercial operations across O'Fallon, St. Charles County, and the Greater St. Louis area. Partnering with Express gives you direct access to local hiring managers and full recruiter support throughout your assignment.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.