Machine Operator

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• $25.

28 Per hour Machine Operator QPS

Occupation:

Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders

Location:

North Kansas City, MO

• 64116

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Evening/Swing Shift

Posted:

05/13/2026 Positions available: 1 Web Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

05/13/2026

Expires:

06/12/2026 Job #: 13820930 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Education High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience 24 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Hours 40 Hours Per Week Shift Evening / Swing Shift Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

Hours:

2:30pm-12:30am Monday-Thursday QPS is hiring experienced Machine Operators for a fast-paced manufacturing corrugated sheet facility in Kansas City, MO. This 2nd shift opportunity offers steady hours, hands-on machine operation, and the chance to work with advanced production equipment in a team-driven environment. Ideal candidates have manufacturing experience, strong attention to quality, and the drive to keep production running efficiently and safely. Join a company that values skill, reliability, and growth opportunities! This is an associate to hire role. Machine Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Operate production equipment to produce the highest level of production and quality
• Reduce the amount of waste by following quality standards
• Maintain efficiency and record production output throughout the entire shift
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs
• Clean at the end of the production runs
• Assist in the training of personnel
• Maximize piece-rate speed on tasks assigned
• Set up the machine accurately by proper setup techniques
• Ensure all bolts for cutting dies are in place and tightly secured
• Monitor board quality, including loose liner, warp, dimensions, caliper, and any other defects; report any quality problems to the operator and sort as necessary to keep the machine running
• Work at a pace set by the machine operator
• Willing to work on any part of the line of progression to the operator regardless of shift
• Help operators adhere to production schedules; make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, and service goals; report any unusual scheduling issues to the Supervisor
• Read and follow instructions as provided by the supervisor.
• Work together with crew/team in all assigned projects
• Keep the work area clean and organized
• Maximize piece-rate speed on tasks assigned
• Learn other job positions as necessary
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, and Quality Data
• Turn in equipment work orders to supervision for needed repairs; be proactive in the maintenance of equipment
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and good housekeeping
• Adhere to production schedule; make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, and service goals
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and good housekeeping
• Attendance is an essential duty of the position

Machine Operator Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• 2 years or more of demonstrated translatable experience operating manufacturing equipment at high speed in the corrugated, printing or related industry
• Prior work experience in a corrugated manufacturing facility preferred
• Preferred 2 years or more of proven ability to operate one of the following at an expert level: 130 Mckinley, 131 HYCORR, 135 Apstar, 136 Marmatsu, 138 Marmatsu, 143 Latitude, 149J&L, 150J&L, 158 Tanabe, 1525 Em, 1527 A+, Bander/Unitizer, C500, 15500, Zund and Euclid, Eberle Winder, Design Winder, Pheonix Winder, Edge Guard, Optima, Tape Machine, Slitters, Appleton, Mark Andy Die Cutter, Aztek, Rewinder, C500, Load Turner, 15500, Zund, Euclid