Machine Operator Assistant - US

Job Title: Machine Operator Assistant 3rd Shift

Location: Springfield, MO 65808
Division: Corrugated Corrugated Container
Pay Rate: $21.03 per hour on w2
Shift: 8 hrs. (2nd shift is 3pm to 11pm)
Contract Duration: 6 months + ((Potential for Full-Time Employment))

Position Overview

• We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Machine Operator Assistant to join our manufacturing team in Springfield, MO.
• As a Machine Operator Assistant, you will play an important role in our full-line manufacturing operation. Depending on your experience and training, you may support different positions throughout the facility while helping maintain productivity, product quality, and customer commitments.
• This is a 6-month contract opportunity with the possibility of extension and potential transition to a full-time position based on performance, attendance, business needs, and available openings.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with machine setup, calibration, and operation of manufacturing equipment.
• Monitor production quality to ensure products meet specifications and company standards.
• Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting using hand tools.
• Accurately document production information, downtime, and maintenance activities using computer systems.
• Communicate effectively with teammates and supervisors to identify and resolve production issues.
• Follow work instructions, processes, and safety procedures carefully.
• Maintain strong attention to detail while supporting production goals and on-time delivery.
• Work safely and efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Support other production positions as assigned based on training and operational needs.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Help produce high-quality products safely and efficiently.
• Follow and demonstrate company values of Safety, Loyalty, Integrity, and Respect.
• Work collaboratively with team members to learn, understand, and support manufacturing processes.
• Maintain a safe workplace by following all required safety policies and procedures.
• Help ensure you and your coworkers return home safely at the end of each shift.

What You Need to Succeed

Must-Haves

• Good attendance and dependable work history.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow processes and work instructions.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• 2 3 years of consistent work experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a 2-shift manufacturing environment and work overtime as needed.
• Ability to work up to 4 hours of overtime before or after a scheduled shift, including daily and/or weekend overtime, when required.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment, including hot and humid conditions during the summer and fall.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic manufacturing-related math.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to navigate stairs and stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous full-line manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Previous machine operation or manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment is helpful.
• Site Tour & Safety Requirements
• SITE TOURS ARE REQUIRED.
• Candidates attending a site tour must wear:
• Steel-toe or composite-toe shoes
• Safety shoes are required for the site tour