Production Operator | 2nd Shift

QPS Employment Group; Canton (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group currently has a Production Operator position available in Canton, MO. This is a 2nd shift role from 3:00pm to 11:00pm with potential for hire upon performance.

The ideal candidate will operate machinery according to procedures, perform in-process inspections, and complete production documentation while maintaining safety and quality standards. Basic math and measurement skills are required, along with the ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication and measurement interpretation.
• Measuring devices such as calipers, gauges, rulers, or micrometers preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects or inconsistencies.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, bend, talk, and hear throughout the shift.
• Frequent use of hands and arms to handle tools, operate equipment, and manipulate materials.
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and repetitive motions.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery and manufacturing equipment in accordance with established production procedures, specifications, and safety standards.
• Produce parts and components that meet established quality, tolerance, fit, form, and functional requirements.
• Perform first-piece and in process inspections using precision measuring instruments and visual inspection methods.
• Accurately complete production documentation, including production counts, quality checks, scrap/reject tracking, downtime reporting, and inspection records.
• Set up, monitor, and inspect equipment prior to operation; perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and minor machine adjustments as needed.
• Identify and report defective materials, machine malfunctions, safety concerns, or quality issues to supervisors promptly.
• Package and label finished products according to customer and company requirements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by counting, sorting, and organizing materials and finished goods into designated containers, pallets, or totes.

Skills

Basic math

Measuring tools

Detail oriented

Quality focus

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Position Title: Production Operator

Wage: $17.50 per hour

Shift: 2nd

Hours: 3:00pm-11:00pm

QPS Employment Group has a great Production Operator position available at a company in Canton, MO. This is a 2nd shift position with the opportunity for hire. Hiring immediately!

Production Operator Responsibilities:

• Operate machinery and manufacturing equipment in accordance with established production procedures, specifications, and safety standards.
• Produce parts and components that meet established quality, tolerance, fit, form, and functional requirements.
• Perform first-piece and in process inspections using precision measuring instruments and visual inspection methods.
• Accurately complete production documentation, including production counts, quality checks, scrap/reject tracking, downtime reporting, and inspection records.
• Set up, monitor, and inspect equipment prior to operation; perform routine maintenance, cleaning, and minor machine adjustments as needed.
• Identify and report defective materials, machine malfunctions, safety concerns, or quality issues to supervisors promptly.
• Package and label finished products according to customer and company requirements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by counting, sorting, and organizing materials and finished goods into designated containers, pallets, or totes.

Production Operator Requirements:

• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and measurement interpretation.
• Ability to use measuring devices such as calipers, gauges, rulers, or micrometers preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify product defects or inconsistencies.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, bend, talk, and hear throughout the shift.
• Frequent use of hands and arms to handle tools, operate equipment, and manipulate materials.
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, and repetitive motions.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

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About us:

QPS Employment Group is a full-service staffing firm comprised of dedicated and passionate people with over 50 offices throughout the United States. We place great people with great companies in industrial, skilled trades, administrative, manufacturing, general labor and professional employment. Hiring immediately!

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.