Production Worker Jobs in Springfield, MO

A Production Worker in the manufacturing industry operates and maintains equipment in a factory or warehouse and assembles items for further production or distribution. They have responsibilities such as loading raw materials into the production machines, checking products for quality on the production line, and packaging finished products. They may also be responsible for ensuring that the production line is running smoothly and efficiently, organizing and cleaning the production area, and adhering to all safety regulations. They may also be involved in maintaining records of production outputs and machine conditions.

Essential skills for a Production Worker include manual dexterity, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, excellent attention to detail, and good physical stamina. They should also be familiar with the operation of industrial equipment and machinery, and they should have good problem-solving and communication skills. In terms of certifications, a high school diploma or equivalent is typically required, and some positions may require a certification in a relevant field or specific training in the operation of certain types of machinery. Prior roles that could lead to a position as a Production Worker might include Warehouse Associate, Assembly Line Worker, or Machine Operator.

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Machine Operator Assistant

  • Springfield, MO
  • 30+ days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 30+ days ago

Monitoring machine operations and production quality to ensure compliance with standards. Performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting on machinery as needed....

Sr. Welder/Grinder

  • Springfield, MO
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 3 days ago

operation school In-house training program WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to conditions, such as: dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures....

Production Worker 20+/hr START ASAP

  • Springfield, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 4 days ago

General Production Worker (STARTING IMMEDIATELY)** **$20.23/hour ($3 pay raise after 90 days)** **7 Openings on 3rd Shift (11PM-7:30AM Sunday-Thursday)** **8 Openings on 2nd Shift (3PM-11PM Monday-Friday...

Production Workers, 20+/hr URGENT

  • Springfield, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 4 days ago

General Production Worker (STARTING IMMEDIATELY) $20.23/hour ($3 pay raise after 90 days) 7 Openings on 3rd Shift (11PM-7:30AM Sunday-Thursday) 8 Openings on 2nd Shift (3PM-11PM Monday-Friday) Job Description...

Equipment Operator/skid Steer/excavator

  • Springfield, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 5 days ago

Equipment Operator Job Description We are seeking a skilled Equipment Operator responsible for operating skid steers and excavators, as well as transporting machinery to various job sites. The...

Production Workers URGENT 20+/hour

  • Springfield, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 5 days ago

General Production Worker (STARTING IMMEDIATELY) $20.23/hour ($3 pay raise after 90 days) 7 Openings on 3rd Shift (11PM-7:30AM Sunday-Thursday) 8 Openings on 2nd Shift (3PM-11PM Monday-Friday) Job Description...

Production Worker

  • Springfield, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 5 days ago

General Production Worker Job Description Perform general production and assembly duties in a manufacturing environment....

General Production Worker

  • Springfield, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 5 days ago

General Production Worker Job Description Perform general production and assembly duties in a manufacturing environment....

Fabrication Operator - 2nd Shift

  • Ozark, MO (17 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 14 days ago
  • Ozark, MO (17 miles from Springfield, MO)
  • 14 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Fabrication Operator A fabricates steel frames and parts for boat trailers. The position will be cross trained on all equipment including presses, drills, saws, plasma...

Production Operator 3rd Shift

  • Springfield, MO
  • 17 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 17 days ago

EnerSys is an industrial technology leader serving the global community with mission critical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and...

Equipment Operator

  • Springfield, MO
  • 17 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 17 days ago

Equipment Operator Job Description We are seeking a skilled Equipment Operator responsible for operating skid steers and excavators, as well as transporting machinery to various job sites. The...

Equipment Operator/Asphalt Technician

  • Springfield, MO
  • 18 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 18 days ago

Equipment Operator Job Description We are seeking a skilled Equipment Operator responsible for operating skid steers and excavators, as well as transporting machinery to various job sites. The...

Machine Operator - 1 - SPS

  • Springfield, MO
  • 18 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 18 days ago

operation Demonstrates the ability to document and complete daily field reporting, personal expense reporting, field lodging, and other administrative reporting as necessary BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES...

Production Operator 3rd Shift

  • Springfield, MO (1 mile from Springfield, MO)
  • 19 days ago
  • Springfield, MO (1 mile from Springfield, MO)
  • 19 days ago

EnerSys is an industrial technology leader serving the global community with mission critical stored energy solutions that meet the growing demand for energy efficiency, reliability and...

Warehouse Operator - 1st Shift

  • Springfield, MO
  • 26 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 26 days ago

WHAT WE OFFER From Engineering to Test Laboratory; Manufacturing & Skilled Machine Operation to Sales and Marketing; Field Service to Customer Service; Quality to HR to Finance to Software Development...

Demographic Data for Springfield, MO

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Salary for Production Worker Jobs in Springfield, MO

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Highest Education Level

Production Workers in Springfield, MO offer the following education background
High School or GED
41.8%
Bachelor's Degree
18.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
16.8%
Associate's Degree
12.8%
Master's Degree
6.2%
Some College
2.2%
Some High School
1.3%
Doctorate Degree
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Production Workers in Springfield, MO
None
41.5%
Less than 1 year
22.5%
2-4 years
21.2%
4-6 years
7.6%
1-2 years
7.2%



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