Production Operator - South Building

Production Worker Job Description Pre-label bags and feed them into the bagger. Understand the software of the bagger system and perform light maintenance. Ensure filled bags are properly sealed and meet weight standards. Operate panning machines, extrusion lines, crunch lines, or packaging. Mix, batch, pan, and pack products. Lift up to 50lbs. Verify correct labeling on boxes and ensure placement in the correct spot. Measure and weigh products into pre-made boxes with liners. Measure and pour ingredients into blenders with precise sheets and sign off on paperwork. Operate machines and use pallet jacks for assembly. Essential Skills Experience in packing, palletizing, visual inspection, machine operating, or blending. Ability to lift 50lbs. Must show the drive to advance within the company. Additional Skills & Qualifications Prefer at least 6 months of manufacturing experience. Food manufacturing experience is a plus. Why Work Here? Join a growing company with roots in Italy, offering opportunities for advancement to mixers and team leads. Enjoy the chance for overtime on weekends. Work Environment The facility is a food manufacturing environment that requires adherence to all health and safety guidelines. It is clean, well-lit, and encourages a fast pace with significant standing. Contractors must wear hairnets, beard nets, steel-toed shoes, and lab coats. The environment can become dusty, with temperatures reaching up to 100 degrees due to machinery and ovens. The climate is controlled, and various shifts are available, including 1st Shift (6:30am-3:00pm, M-F), 2nd Shift (2:30pm-11:00pm, M-F), and 3rd Shift (10:30pm-7:00am, M-F), with potential work on Saturdays. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, Missouri. 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 Aug 29, 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.