• Production Operator

    Aerotek (St. Louis, MO)


    Job Title: Production Operator** **Job Description

     

    As a Production Operator, you will be responsible for pre-labeling bags, feeding them into the bagger, and ensuring the filled bags are properly sealed and weighed to meet standards. You will also operate panning machines, extrusion lines, crunch lines, or work in packaging. Your role will include mixing, batching, panning, and packing, with a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs.

    Responsibilities

    + Pre-label and feed bags into the bagger system.

    + Understand and operate the bagger system software, performing light maintenance as needed.

    + Ensure filled bags are properly sealed and meet weight standards.

    + Operate panning machines, extrusion lines, crunch lines, or work in packaging.

    + Mix, batch, pan, and pack products.

    + Lift and handle boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.

    + Verify correct labeling on packaged boxes and ensure placement is accurate.

    + Measure and weigh product into pre-made boxes with liners.

    + Mix ingredients by measuring and pouring them into blenders or conches, following precise instructions and signing off on paperwork.

    + Operate machinery and use a pallet jack.

    + Conduct metal detection processes.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in packaging, labeling, lifting, stacking, and mixing.

    + Ability to operate machinery and perform maintenance tasks.

    + Proficiency in following precise instructions and completing paperwork.

    + Experience with pallet jacks and metal detection.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Preferably at least 6 months of manufacturing experience, with food manufacturing experience being an advantage.

    + Experience in packing, palletizing, visual inspection, machine operation, or blending.

    + Demonstrated drive and ambition to advance within the company.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a dynamic and growing company based out of Italy, offering opportunities for career advancement to roles such as mixers and team leads. Enjoy the potential for overtime on weekends, enhancing both your experience and earnings.

    Work Environment

    Work in a clean and well-lit food manufacturing facility, adhering to all health and safety guidelines. Be prepared for a fast-paced environment with extensive standing. Shifts available include 2nd Shift (2:30pm-11:00pm) and 3rd Shift (10:30pm-7:00am), with training provided on shift. Adhere to dress code requirements including hairnets, beard nets, steel-toed shoes, and lab coats. The climate-controlled facility can get dusty and reach temperatures up to 100 degrees due to machinery and ovens.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.50/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 Saint Louis,MO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

    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.