Production Assistants for hire in Columbia, MO
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1,517
candidates
Resume updated in last 6 months
Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 10%
- Time Management
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 8%
Education level
- High school diploma or GED
- 82%
- Bachelor's degree
- 7%
- Associate's degree
- 7%
Years of experience
- 6-10 years
- 40%
- More than 10 years
- 40%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
Current company
JBS Foods
Solventum
JBS
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 43%
- 1-2 years
- 29%
- 2-5 years
- 29%
Browse Indeed's database of 1,517 profiles for Production Assistants in Columbia, MO
Last updated: Nov 10, 2026
Production Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Columbia, MO: $41,602 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $36,175 – $47,843 yearly
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Production Operator
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitRBT CertificationDriver's LicenseClass ECNAAED+7 moreSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipLaundryCNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Resident Rapport BuildingPatient Personal Care AssistanceAssisted Living ExperienceProviding Care for ResidentsState Tested Nursing AssistantSenior Living Facility Experience+30 moreSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingTime ManagementGeneral Production Worker
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitPassenger EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCPR+2 moreSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPersonal Assistant ExperienceDistribution Technician
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitCDLSchool Bus EndorsementFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPR+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementWindowsPower Tools for WoodworkingTransportation Aide/Daily Living Assistant
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRClass EForklift CertificationSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsManagementHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsProduction Team Leader
Columbia, Missouri
Licenses & certifications
Lean Six Sigma Yellow BeltLeanDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Heavy LiftingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
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What's the average time to fill a production assistant role?
The average time to fill a production assistant role is 77 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do production assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a production assistant include: communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for production assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for production assistants include: Driver's License, CPR and Forklift Certification.
What are some job titles related to production assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to production assistants include: production operator, transportation aide/daily living assistant and production worker.
What level of education is common for a production assistant?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a production assistant in Columbia, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a production assistant?
Most production assistants have 14 years of professional experience.
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