Second-Shift Production Operator — ESOP & Growth

Challenge Manufacturing; Platte Gardens (MO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP shares

401k match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Challenge Manufacturing, a leading employee-owned auto supplier, seeks a Production Operator for our Kansas City, MO plant. You will load components into automated assembly lines, document production, and ensure quality per check sheets.

The role is 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM), Monday through Friday, with duties including labeling, part documentation, and supporting audits. You will join a safety‑minded team focused on ownership and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to detect defects.
• Ability to read and interpret operator instructions, inspection check sheets, and quality alerts.
• Basic computer skills for data entry.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• May require lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity required.
• English Proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Utilize PLEX to load inventory to the cell, load components, record production, pack per instruction, make labels and document issues with parts or machinery.
• Escalate down machinery, and poor-quality parts to Team Leaders and/or Supervisors.
• Ensure that all products comply with check sheets and work instructions.
• Document inspection results, and non-conformances.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Support internal and external audits as needed.
• Continuously identify opportunities for quality and process improvements.
• Cross train on various work centers as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Verbal & written comms

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Challenge Manufacturing, a leading employee-owned auto supplier, seeks a Production Operator for our Kansas City, MO plant. You will load components into automated assembly lines, document production, and ensure quality per check sheets.

The role is 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM), Monday through Friday, with duties including labeling, part documentation, and supporting audits. You will join a safety‑minded team focused on ownership and continuous improvement.