Utility Associate

Job Full Description

Utility Associate (1st Shift) | Up to $19.00/hr

Location: Maryland Heights, MO 63043


Job Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire | Immediate Start


Shift: 1st Shift | Rotating Schedule (2 Days On, 2 Days Off, Every Other Weekend)


Pay Rate: Up to $19.00 / Hour | Weekly Pay | Fully Paid Breaks & Lunch


Industry: Automated Packaging, Bottling Operations, Line Support, Light Industrial


About the Role


Express Employment Professionals is hiring a full-time Utility Associate (1st Shift) for a high-volume, automated production and bottling facility in Maryland Heights, MO (63043).


In this fast-paced line support role, you will keep conveyor lines running smoothly by assembling boxes, staging packaging materials, supporting robotic loading stations, and packing products. This position features a predictable rotating 2-2-3 schedule where you stay on the clock for your entire shift-meaning all your breaks and lunch periods are 100% paid!


What You Get

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $19.00 / hour depending on experience.
• 100% Paid Shift Hours: Stay on the clock for your entire shift (breaks and lunch are fully paid while remaining on facility grounds).
• Predictable Rotating Schedule: 2 days on, 2 days off, with alternating weekends (enjoy regular built-in 3-day weekends).
• Weekly Pay: Dependable Friday paychecks via direct deposit or pay card options.
• Full Benefits Package: Access to optional medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.
• Zero Candidate Fees: Express never charges job seekers a fee to find a job.

What You Will Do

• Box Assembly & Line Feeding: Construct cardboard shipping boxes quickly and stage them along active conveyor lines for automated robotic loading.
• Bottling & Manual Packing: Hand-pack finished bottles into containers, pull items off fast-moving line systems, and route them to staging bays.
• Conveyor Operations: Monitor conveyor flow continuously to clear line jams, prevent bottle tipping, and keep product moving.
• Cross-Station Support: Rotate through dynamic production tasks across the floor based on daily shift priorities and plant output goals.
• Workstation Upkeep: Maintain a clean, organized, sanitary, and hazard-free work area around high-speed machinery.

What You Need

• Communication Skills: Ability to read, write, and comprehend English clearly to follow safety cues and verbal instructions on an active floor.
• Schedule Flexibility: Commitment to working the 2-2-3 rotating shift structure, including alternating weekends as scheduled.
• Environment Comfort: Comfortable working around fast-paced automated conveyor belts and in high-noise manufacturing areas (hearing protection provided).
• Facility Rule Adherence: Willingness to remain on facility grounds for the entirety of the shift while paid on the clock.
• Physical Capability: Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and handle materials throughout the shift.
• Reliability: Rock-solid attendance, daily punctuality, and reliable transportation to Maryland Heights, MO 63043.
• Screening: Willingness to complete standard pre-employment background checks and screenings.

Why Apply Through Express Employment Professionals?


Express connects job seekers with top manufacturing, bottling, and commercial facilities across Maryland Heights, Earth City, Overland, and St. Louis County. Partnering with Express gives you direct access to local hiring managers and full recruiter support throughout your assignment.


How to Apply


1st shift utility openings in Maryland Heights (63043) fill fast! Apply today with Express Employment Professionals to schedule your recruiter phone screening and get started right away.


Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Maryland Heights (Saint Louis Metro), MO
1231
2280 Administration Drive
Saint Louis, MO 63146