Production & Packaging Associate | 2nd Shift

Monroechamber; Palmyra (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group has a great Production & Packaging Associate position in Palmyra, MO. This is a 2nd shift with the opportunity for hire, focusing on inspection, counting, and packaging of plastic products.

Responsibilities include ensuring quality, removing defects, trimming as needed, assembling components, and preparing packaging per customer requirements. Strong accuracy and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Read and follow work instructions, packing lists, labels, and docs.
• Accurately count, package, and label products per specs.
• Use hand tools like box knives and trimming tools.
• Work in a fast-paced production environment with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Inspect plastic products on conveyor for quality and specs.
• Identify and remove defective or non-conforming items.
• Perform secondary finishing like trimming excess plastic.
• Count products per packing lists or orders.
• Assemble products and components as required.
• Prepare and label boxes and packaging for shipment.
• Package products per procedures, including sorting, labeling, boxing, shrink wrap, and multi-packs.

Skills

Reading instructions

Accurate counting

Hand tool operation

Teamwork

Punctuality

Tools

Box knives

Trimming tools

Basic assembly tools

Job description

Position Title: Production & Packaging AssociateWage: $16.80 per hourShift: 2ndHours: 3:00pm-11:00pmQPS Employment Group has a great Production & Packaging Associate position available at a company in Palmyra, MO. This is a 2nd shift position with the opportunity for hire.Responsibilities:- Inspect plastic products coming off the conveyor line to ensure quality standards and customer specifications are met.- Identify and remove defective, damaged, or non-conforming products.- Perform secondary finishing operations such as trimming excess plastic using hand tools including box knives or trimming tools.- Count products accurately according to packing lists, work orders, or customer specifications.- Assemble products and components including handles, wheels, lids, or other accessories as required.- Build, prepare, and label boxes and packaging materials for shipment or storage.- Package products according to company procedures and customer requirements, including sorting, labeling, boxing, shrink wrapping, and assembling multi-packs.Requirements:- Ability to read and follow work instructions, packing lists, labels, and production documentation.- Ability to accurately count, package, and label products according to specifications.- Comfortable using hand tools such as box knives, trimming tools, and basic assembly equipment.- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.- Reliable attendance and punctuality required.IND118About 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!Why Work with QPS?- Access to sought-after positions with leading employers- Dedicated placement specialists who will guide you through every step of the job search processBest of all, our job matching and resume assistance services are 100% free to job seekers and we will never ask you to pay a fee!Please note that QPS Employment Group may use a virtual recruiting assistant to help screen and schedule candidates efficiently. All information collected through this process is used solely for employment purposes and is handled securely in accordance with our privacy policy.We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.