Machine Operator – First or Second Shift

Job overview

The Machine Operator role is onsite near Columbia, IL, with first- or second-shift schedules Monday through Thursday. Pay starts at $19 per hour, based on experience. SMS Staffing describes its work as supporting customers’ production and manufacturing operations. The operator sets up, calibrates, runs, and monitors production machinery used to fill, seal, and package liquid products. The role also includes machine adjustments and changeovers, basic troubleshooting, quality checks, tool use, and production recordkeeping.

What you'll do

• Set up, calibrate, operate, and monitor production machinery
• fill, seal, and package liquid products
• make adjustments and changeovers and perform basic troubleshooting
• conduct quality checks
• use hand tools and measuring instruments
• maintain production records and follow work instructions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

machine operator

production machinery

liquid packaging

quality checks

columbia il

sms staffing

first shift

second shift

monday–thursday

$19+/hr

temp-to-hire

weekly pay

pto

overtime opportunities

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Weekly pay, bonuses, paid time off, overtime opportunities, growth potential, and a safe and supportive work environment.

Why this role

At least six months of machine operator experience is required. First shift is 6:00 AM–4:30 PM Monday–Thursday; second shift is 4:30 PM–3:00 AM Monday–Thursday. Regular lifting up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting of 100+ pounds with assistance.

About the employer

SMS Staffing is hiring for this role. Industry: Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing. Sector: 31.