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Reaction Operator Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

Team Member

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$11.75 - $15.25/hr

Creating day making experiences that spark a chain reaction of GOOD * Hand-crafts beverages to order per Caribou standard operating procedures * Heats, prepares, and serves Caribou food offerings to ...

Team Member

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$11.75 - $15.25/hr

Creating day making experiences that spark a chain reaction of GOOD * Hand-crafts beverages to order per Caribou standard operating procedures * Heats, prepares, and serves Caribou food offerings to ...

At Caribou Coffee we create day-making experiences that spark a chain reaction of GOOD! This is our ... Manage the Operating Statement and other financial inputs to analyze trends. Make appropriate ...

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What is the difference between Reaction Operator vs Chemical Plant Operator?

AspectReaction OperatorChemical Plant Operator
CredentialsHigh school diploma, safety training, sometimes certificationsHigh school diploma, safety training, certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentProcessing units, chemical reactors, controlled environmentsProcessing plants, chemical manufacturing facilities
Industry UsageSpecific to chemical reactions and processesBroader chemical manufacturing and processing
Job FocusMonitoring and controlling chemical reactionsOverseeing entire production processes

Reaction Operators focus on managing chemical reactions within reactors, ensuring safety and efficiency. Chemical Plant Operators oversee overall plant operations, including multiple processes. While both roles require safety training and similar certifications, Reaction Operators specialize in reaction control, whereas Chemical Plant Operators handle broader plant functions.

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Infographic showing various Reaction Operator job openings in Missouri as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 49% Full Time, 49% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Full-Time Machine Operator Night Shift (12-Hour Shifts) | Starting Pay $23.58

Mount Vernon, MO


Schreiber Foods
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 76 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

56th of 443 rated food and drinks producers

People enjoy working here

Good employer

Recommended by students


$23.58 - $27.77/hr

Full-time, Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

Job Category:Manufacturing & OperationsJob Family:Machine Operations, Plant ProductionWork Shift:Job Description:12-hour shiftsTraining could be on days or nights, but positions are all night positions once qualified. $2.00 night differentialSome training could be Monday-Friday on 8-hour shiftsOvertime Weekends requiredJob DescriptionResponsibilities: As a Machine Operator, you'll set up and operate a machine that's running cheese for some of the biggest restaurants and retailers in the world. (If you've enjoyed a burger with cheese at your favorite restaurant, there's a good chance you've enjoyed some of our delicious dairy.) Part of your role includes monitoring the equipment and performing many different quality checks to make sure we're meeting customer requirements.Nothing's more important to us than the safety of our employees and our food. In fact, we've set the standard with a safety record that's one of the best in the entire industry. That's why you'll wear a hard hat, hair net, boots, safety glasses and other safety equipment (at no cost to you), and you'll be expected to follow good manufacturing practices to keep you and our food safe. It's all to help get you home to your loved ones the same way you arrived.Because customer needs change, so does our production schedule. If you're flexible to work some overtime (and earn extra cash in the process), this job could be a great job for you. We also need you to arrive on time to work and maintain a satisfactory attendance record.Pay Scale Starting $23.5824 months top out $27.77Night differential $2.00Physical demands This job may require you to:Frequently: Stand; walk; work in a cold, hot or wet environment; access different areas of the plant; lift or carry up to 50 pounds; lift and reach shoulder height and aboveOccasionally: Climb steps or ladders and work at heights; sit; bend, squat or twistPrimary - Essential FunctionsPerform all process CP, CCP, QP, and CQP checks required for the position. Follow reaction plans for Food Safety, Food Quality and customer requirement deviations. Be able to identify and understand customer requirements and assist in assuring proper production operation. Must follow Good Manufacturing Practices and good housekeeping guidelines. Must follow safety guidelines, wear designated Personal Protective Equipment, and meet OSHA safety requirements.Must be able to identify and understand customer requirements.Perform manual labor tasks such as inspection, rework & sort operations as needed.Teamwork and compliance with plant policies and procedures.Utilize Process Excellence tools to improve plant performance and complete specific projects as directed by Department Team Leaders. Must be engaged to learn P.E. and SPS tools and support PE initiatives.Satisfactory attendance record. Must be willing to work weekends, off-shifts, OT as needed. Must be on-time to work.Must be able to read and write EnglishMust be able to work in other general labor positions in the Plant as needed.Other duties as assigned.Regular AttendanceSecondary - Non-Essential FunctionsWilling to perform duties assigned, manage multiple priorities.Interpersonal RelationsDeductive LogicDependable (good attendance to work and meetings)Goal OrientedAdaptableStrong work ethic - willing to do what needs to be done in a timely manner even if it is outside of primary responsibilitiesInteracting Relationship - Who you support and who supports youInteracts with team advisors, operators and other production workers. Requires good communication and writing skills, must work well with others along with being a team player.Expectations / Standards / Training RequirementsComplete tasks as assigned by leader and others according to expectations. Must possess basic math, counting, calculator and basic computer skills. Forklift driving skills may be necessary. Training can generally be completed in a 6-week period or less.Perform all process CP, CCP, QP, and CQP checks required for the position. Follow reaction plans for Food Safety, Food Quality and customer requirement deviations. Be able to identify and understand customer requirements and assist in assuring proper production operation.Physical Demands Stand up to 12 hours per dayWalk up to 50 minutes per hourSit up to 15 minutes per hourWork in cold, hot or wet environment up to 12 hours per dayLift/Carry up to 50 pounds up to 4 times per hourBend/Squat/Twist up to 15 minutes per hourLift up to 50# frequentlyAbility to lift and reach shoulder height and above repetitively frequentlyAbility to climb steps/ladders and work at heights occasionallyAbility to quickly access different areas of the plant frequentlyEligible partners will receive:Eligible partners will receive: Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you'll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount toward your retirement every year. Earn bonus pay. You'll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals. Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one. Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters. Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses. Pursue development that's relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber. Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet and mental health benefits starting day one. Experience caring like you've never experienced it before. We have a program that's completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It's called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time. Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber - Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Want to be alerted of new openings? Sign in and click the Job Alerts button in the upper-right corner to create a job alert.


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