Machine Operator
Washington
Machine Operator
Full Time • Washington
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and dependable Machine Operator to join our production team. You will set up, operate, and maintain industrial machinery to drive safe, efficient, and high-quality production. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay: Hourly rate based on experience and qualifications.
- Great schedule: First shift hours only.
- Comfortable environment: Fully temperature-controlled facility.
- Health care: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Extra coverage: Comprehensive ancillary benefits packages available.
- Retirement savings: SIMPLE IRA plan with company matching.
- Time away: Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute setups: Calibrate, adjust, and clean machinery for optimal performance.
- Inspect equipment: Perform routine safety and maintenance checks daily.
- Monitor production: Ensure output meets strict quality and volume standards.
- Feed materials: Load raw materials into machines safely and efficiently.
- Verify quality: Use precision measuring tools to inspect finished parts.
- Troubleshoot issues: Diagnose and resolve equipment malfunctions promptly.
- Log data: Maintain accurate production logs and defect reports.
- Follow safety: Adhere strictly to all OSHA and company safety protocols.
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED required.
- Technical skills: Ability to read schematics and technical manuals.
- Experience: Prior manufacturing or machine operation experience preferred.
- Precision: Strong attention to detail and excellent hand-eye coordination.
Physical stamina: Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
Compensation: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Our Story
The Chest has been a 100% domestic manufacturer for nearly 40 years in the specialty advertising and promotional product industry. We have been based in Washington, MO our entire history and are certified woman owned. Our company focus is to provide our distribution partners with a customer service based approach - paying particular attention to their needs and client base.
Our catalog is filled with a number of promotional solutions and almost all of them are recyclable and eco-friendly. The Chest is a certified MBE/WBE business and has taken a progressive approach focusing on our environmental sustainability. We use supplemental solar power, an aggressive material recycling program and are committed to using up to 80% post-consumer recycled content in all of our stock material. We realize that we can only control our small footprint, but are doing our part.
Our catalog is filled with a number of promotional solutions and almost all of them are recyclable and eco-friendly. The Chest is a certified MBE/WBE business and has taken a progressive approach focusing on our environmental sustainability. We use supplemental solar power, an aggressive material recycling program and are committed to using up to 80% post-consumer recycled content in all of our stock material. We realize that we can only control our small footprint, but are doing our part.
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