• Machine Operator

    Aerotek (Kansas City, MO)


    Production Machine Operators in KCMO needed

    Job Description

    Join our team as a Production Associate, where you will play a critical role in the production process. You will be responsible for operating production equipment, ensuring quality control, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. This role is perfect for someone with a keen eye for detail and a passion for safety and quality.

    Responsibilities

    + Follow all safety and quality guidelines.

    + Assist in preparing production line for runs, including proper safety checks and staging of raw materials.

    + Perform production counts, quality checks, and downtime recording.

    + Operate all production equipment according to defined standards and product specification targets.

    + Properly handle raw materials and assist in identifying potential quality issues.

    + Escalate issues to the Operator, Production Supervisor, and Warehouse Manager as necessary.

    + Maintain cleanliness in production and warehouse areas, and follow all SOPs.

    + Ensure compliance with certifications such as Organic, Kosher, HACCP, and SQF.

    + Maintain 5S standards in the production department.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in production, packaging, and line production.

    + Ability to work on the production line with other team members.

    + Previous food manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

    + Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), safety, and PPE requirements.

    + Good communication and teamwork skills.

    + Basic reading and math skills.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Our company offers a supportive and family-oriented environment in a climate-controlled facility. With a skills matrix in place, employees are encouraged to train on different lines and departments, allowing for skill development and opportunities to advance in pay.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $26.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

     

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 2025.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.