Production Team Member - Machine Operator

Parker Hannifin; Slater (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

13 Company-Paid Holidays

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Adoption assistance

Care.com membership

Financial planning

Holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Production Team Member to operate equipment and assemble premium filtration products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will follow procedures, maintain quality, and contribute to a safe, efficient line with teamwork at the core.

The role involves lifting, standing, and possible shift changes, offering hands-on growth and the pride of supporting customers with reliable products.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and willingness to learn all process steps.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions.
• Demonstrated teamwork and safety-focused mindset.
• Ability to stand, lift up to 40 pounds and move materials as needed.
• Proficiency with basic computers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment to assemble filtration products.
• Follow safety procedures and wear protective gear.
• Maintain quality and report any issues to ensure product standards.
• Move materials and finished goods using proper tools and techniques.

Skills

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Technical capacity

Computer literacy

Physical stamina

Use of hand tools

Shift flexibility

Overtime willingness

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Position Summary and Responsibilities

Ready to roll up your sleeves and be at the heart of something great? Join Parker as a Production Team Member and power our manufacturing engine! You'll operate advanced machinery, assemble top-quality products, and play a hands-on role in delivering excellence every single day. If you thrive in a fast-paced, action-packed environment and love working with a team that’s driven to win, this is your moment.

At Parker, innovation and teamwork aren't just buzzwords - they're how we get things DONE. Here, your skills matter, your dedication shines, and your contributions fuel our success. Step into a role where every day brings new challenges, growth, and the pride of making a real difference.

• Power Up Production: Operate cutting-edge manufacturing equipment to create top-tier pleated filters and filtration products that keep our customers coming back.
• Be a Safety Hero: Lead the charge in safety by rigorously following all procedures and wearing your protective gear. Spot hazards before they happen and help create the safest workplace possible.
• Deliver Flawless Quality: Own the quality of every product you touch - ensuring it meets our high standards and exceeds customer expectations.
• Handle with Care & Strength: Safely lift and move materials and finished goods using the right tools and techniques to keep the production line flowing smoothly.

Keep It Clean & Organized

Maintain a spotless, orderly workspace that fuels efficiency, safety, and pride in your work environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED or a minimum of 2 years of work experience.
• Able to read, interpret and follow work instructions.
• Willingness to learn all aspects of the process and move from one job to another as business needs warrant.
• Outstanding teamwork - must be able to work successfully and effectively with others.
• Technical Capacity required.
• Working knowledge of computers is preferred.
• Able to stand, sit and walk throughout an entire shift.
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Able to use hand tools.
• Able and willing to work a modified shift as needed.
• Able and willing to work multiple shifts as needed.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime as needed.

Parker Hannifin

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century, we’ve enabled engineering breakthroughs that make energy cleaner, transportation safer, medical treatments more effective, and manufacturing more efficient.

With empowered team members in more than 40 countries, Parker serves customers across aerospace & defense, energy, HVAC & refrigeration, in-plant & industrial equipment, off-highway and transportation.

Our scale is global, but our purpose is personal. We enable breakthroughs that improve lives, strengthen communities and create a brighter future.

Our Purpose - Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow - comes to life through our people-first culture where teamwork drives performance, inclusion fuels innovation and growth is encouraged. This environment fosters collaboration and empowers team members from engineering and manufacturing to finance, supply chain, human resources, information technology and beyond.

By combining deep expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit, we help customers succeed in markets that demand performance, reliability, and sustainability.

As we look to the future, Parker is advancing initiatives in energy efficiency and sustainability while developing the next generation of talent and leaders to engineer a better tomorrow.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Benefit & Retirement Plans

• Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:
  • Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
  • 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay
  • Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay
  • Career development and tuition reimbursement
  • Additional benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
  • Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
  • Paid Time Off and 13 Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Aff­irmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”) If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.