Production Worker

Job Title: Production Worker – START ASAP

Job Description

This entry-level production role involves working in a fast-paced, physical environment to support manufacturing and packaging operations in the CR department. You will receive training to perform repetitive tasks such as handling materials, operating basic tools, and assisting with production lines to ensure products move efficiently through the facility.

Responsibilities

• Handle and move materials, including dumping jugs into larger containers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Move boxes and other packaged products throughout the production area as needed.
• Manage and monitor production lines to help keep product flowing and meet daily output goals.
• Use a power drill and other basic hand tools as required for production and packaging tasks.
• Perform repetitive production and general labor duties while maintaining attention to quality and safety.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines, including proper lifting techniques and use of required protective equipment.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of hazards to support smooth production operations.
• Work collaboratively with team members and communicate any issues that may affect production or safety.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Comfort working in a physical, labor-intensive role with repetitive tasks.
• Basic experience using a power drill or willingness to learn under supervision.
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to safety procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Reliability to work the scheduled hours of 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays.
• No prior production or manufacturing experience required; willingness to learn on the job.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in general labor, production, manufacturing, or packaging is helpful but not required.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Steel toe boots required and must be obtained prior to receiving an offer.

Why Work Here?

Join a production team that offers hands-on training, clear expectations, and consistent hours in a straightforward, team-focused environment. This role provides an opportunity to gain valuable manufacturing experience, build your skills with on-the-job training, and grow your reliability and work ethic in a setting where hard work and dependability are recognized.

Work Environment

The role is based in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing facility, where temperatures may vary with the seasons. The workday typically runs from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturday shifts as needed. The position involves standing, walking, lifting, and performing repetitive motions for most of the shift while working around production lines and packaging equipment. Steel toe boots are required as part of the safety dress code, and additional personal protective equipment may be provided as needed to support a safe working environment.

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

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 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.