Production Operator

Join our dynamic team as a Production Operator, where you will be assigned to work on a production line and learn the entire process including mixing, packaging, and operating machinery for tasks such as panning, portioning, baking, extracting, and grinding. You will play a crucial role in ensuring product quality and consistency, while also completing necessary paperwork, performing hourly metal detector checks, and following new processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery for mixing, packaging, and other line-specific tasks.
• Complete and maintain necessary paperwork for production processes.
• Perform metal detector checks on the hour to ensure product safety.
• Scan products in and out of production lines.
• Verify correct labeling on packaged products.
• Be prepared to work as a floater across different lines and positions.
• Lift boxes and stack them as part of the production process.
• Measure and weigh products for packaging into pre-made boxes with liners.

• Ability to lift 50lbs regularly.
• Proficiency in packaging, labeling, and machine operating.
• Experience in measuring and batch making.
• Competence in using pallet jacks and metal detectors.

• Preferably 6 months of manufacturing experience.
• Food manufacturing experience is advantageous.
• Experience in packing, palletizing, visual inspection, machine operating, blending, etc.
• Driven to advance within the company.
• Career-oriented individuals looking for a long-term fit.

Be part of a growing company with roots in Italy, offering opportunities for advancement to mixers, team leads, and machine operators. Enjoy a rotating 12-hour schedule with days off in the middle of the week and the potential for overtime. Permanent employees receive excellent benefits, holiday pay, and a monthly $40 vending card.

Work Environment

Work in a clean, well-lit food manufacturing facility that adheres to all health and safety guidelines. Operators should expect a fast-paced environment with significant standing. Contractors must wear hairnets, beard nets, steel-toed shoes, and lab coats. The climate-controlled facility can get dusty and reach up to 100 degrees due to machinery and ovens. Training will be provided for shifts from 6:30am-6:50pm and 6:30pm-6:50am.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 2026.

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.