Manufacturing Operator

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• $25.

28 Per hour Manufacturing 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, Other, see job description 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 #: 13820932 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 12 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Hours 40 Hours Per Week Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window.

Hours:

6:30am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday, Subject to Overtime; 2:30pm-12:30am Monday-Thursday QPS is hiring Manufacturing Operators to assist Machine Operators in a fast-paced production environment! This great company offers competitive pay and both 1st and 2nd shift openings. Daily duties include helping set up machines, monitoring product quality, loading materials, keeping production lines running efficiently, and assisting with packaging and machine operation tasks. Candidates should be comfortable working on their feet, lifting materials, and working hands-on with a team in a manufacturing setting with opportunities to grow and learn advanced equipment operations. This is an associate to hire role. Manufacturing Operator Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Attendance is an essential duty of the job
• Additional duties may be assigned by management

Manufacturing Operator Requirements:

• High school diploma, GED or equivalent
• Prior machine operating experience
• Prior work experience in warehouse or manufacturing environment preferred
• Must be able to read a tape measure and use simple math
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, grip, reach, push, and pull with both hands
• Must regularly lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift/move 75 pounds
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours per day
• Preferred corrugated, printing, and/or packaging experience
• Additional consideration for experience assisting in running specific machines: 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