Control Room Machine Operator

Job Details

Job Location:

Earth City, MO 63045

At Young Innovations, we foster a dynamic environment where team members make an impact every day as part of a collaborative, inclusive culture. Together, we serve the dental profession and their patients, united in our mission of achieving a Lifetime of Oral Health™. We embrace diverse perspectives and encourage bold thinking, challenging traditional approaches with a bias for action. Whether you’re looking to expand your skills or grow your career, we support your goals and continuous learning.

At Young, YOU are at the core of what we do.

The Control Room Machine Operator plays a critical hands‑on role in manufacturing high‑quality dental products in a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment. This position supports daily production operations and helps the company meet customer demand by efficiently producing products while maintaining strict safety and quality standards. The operator contributes directly to product consistency, reliability, and customer satisfaction by following standardized processes, working collaboratively, and taking pride in producing products that support oral health and keep people smiling.

Responsibilities include weighing, mixing, filling and packaging activities such as weighing raw materials, mixing batches, and operating filling and packaging equipment while adhering to batch records, work orders and SOPs.

• You enjoy working in a fast‑paced production environment and are comfortable with repetitive tasks that require consistency and focus.
• You can work independently to stay on task while also collaborating effectively with a team to meet shared production goals.
• You have strong attention to detail and take pride in following processes to ensure safety, quality, and accuracy.

• Medium sized company – not too big, not too small – just enough to get things done and see your impact.
• Full medical, dental, vision, 401(k), parental leave, paid holidays, paid time off, and more!
• Make a meaningful impact every day by helping create products that support oral health and keep people smiling with confidence around the world.

• Work as part of a collaborative and talented production team, partnering with fellow operators to meet quality, safety, and production goals.
• Report directly to the Production Supervisor, with day‑to‑day support and guidance from a Production Lead to help you succeed in your role.

• Produce high‑quality products in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Effectively and efficiently set up, operate, and maintain all mixing, filling, and packaging equipment.
• Meet daily production goals while maintaining consistency and efficiency.
• Maintain safety and quality standards:
  • Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and standard operating procedures.
  • Perform in‑process quality checks and identify or escalate defects or issues.
  • Follow procedures for proper storage and handling of chemicals, labels, and other packaging supplies.
• Support team and production operations:
  • Work collaboratively with teammates, Production Leads, and Supervisors.
  • Complete required production documentation and maintain a clean, organized workspace.

• Experience working in a production, manufacturing, or warehouse environment and comfort with a fast‑paced, high‑volume setting.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety guidelines consistently.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality, accuracy, and safety while performing hands‑on, repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, with reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Willingness to learn new processes, support cross‑training, and adapt to a regulated or lean manufacturing environment.

• Ability to operate basic production or manufacturing equipment and machinery safely.
• Basic mechanical aptitude (e.g., loading materials, making simple adjustments, recognizing when equipment isn’t operating correctly).
• Ability to read and follow work instructions, SOPs, and visual…