Production Operator in Saint Louis

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Production Operator
Job Description

As a Production Operator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the efficient operation of the packaging process. You will be responsible for pre-labeling bags, feeding them into the bagger, and understanding the software of the bagger system to perform light maintenance when needed. Once the bags are filled, you will ensure they are properly sealed and weigh the product to meet standards. This position involves working on a dark chocolate/white chocolate IPCO/Depot Line, packing chocolate into boxes for various projects.

Responsibilities

• Pre-label bags and feed them into the bagger.
• Understand the software of the bagger system and perform light maintenance.
• Ensure bags are properly sealed and weigh the product to meet standards.
• Mix, batch, pan, and pack products.
• Lift up to 50lbs as required.
• Verify correct labeling is placed on boxes in specific spots.
• Measure and weigh products into pre-made boxes with liners.
• Mix ingredients by measuring and pouring them into a blender/conch with precise sheets to follow and sign off on.
• Operate pallet jack and metal detector.

Essential Skills

• Experience in packaging, labeling, and lifting boxes.
• Ability to stack and label products accurately.
• Ability to measure and weigh products accurately.
• Experience in mixing ingredients and operating equipment.
• Familiarity with operating pallet jacks and metal detectors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferably at least 6 months of manufacturing experience, with food manufacturing experience being a plus.
• Experience in packing, palletizing, visual inspection, machine operating, or blending.
• Demonstrated drive to advance within the company.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing company with roots in Italy, offering opportunities for advancement to roles such as mixers and team leads. Enjoy the potential for overtime on weekends and a clear path for career growth.

Work Environment

The facility operates on a 2nd Shift from 2:30pm-11:00pm and a 3rd Shift from 10:30pm-7:00am, with training provided on shift. This is a clean, well-lit food manufacturing environment where health and safety guidelines are strictly followed. Expect a fast-paced work environment with a lot of standing. Contractors are required to wear hairnets, beard nets, steel-toed shoes, and lab coats. The environment can be dusty, and while climate-controlled, temperatures can reach 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 $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
• 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 Nov 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, , , , religion, origin, veteran status, , , , genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

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